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A tuning fork vibrates with frequency $256 \mathrm{~Hz}$ and gives one best per second with the third normal mode of vibration of an open pipe. What is the length of the pipe? (Speed of sound of air is $340 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$ )
PhysicsWaves and SoundJEE MainJEE Main 2018 (15 Apr Shift 1 Online)
Options:
  • A
    (a) $190 \mathrm{~cm}$
  • B
    $180 \mathrm{~cm}$
  • C
    $220 \mathrm{~cm}$
  • D
    $200 \mathrm{~cm}$
Solution:
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The correct answer is:
$200 \mathrm{~cm}$
According to question, tuning fork gives 1 beat/second with (N) $3^{\text {rd }}$ normal mode. Therefore, organ pipe will have frequency $(256 \pm 1) \mathrm{Hz}$. In open organ pipe, frequency $\mathrm{n}=\frac{\mathrm{NV}}{2 \ell}$
or, $255=\frac{3 \times 340}{2 \times \ell} \Rightarrow \ell=2 \mathrm{~m}=200 \mathrm{~cm}$

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