Sound Waves: Open Pipe MCQ

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Question

An open pipe is cut into two halves. Fundamental of each half compared to original:

Double

f₁ = v/(2L). When L → L/2, f₁ → v/(L) = 2f₁. Fundamental doubles — each half pipe sounds an octave higher.