Sound Waves: Open Pipe MCQ

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Open PipeHardQuestion 31260

Question

In an open pipe, if the pipe is stopped at one end (converted to closed), fundamental frequency becomes:

Half

Open pipe f₁ = v/(2L). Closed pipe of same L: f₁' = v/(4L) = f₁/2. Stopping reduces fundamental by half.