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The two nearest harmonics of a tube closed at one end and open at other end are 220 Hz and 260 Hz. What is the fundamental frequency of the system?
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Options:
  • A 10 Hz
  • B 20 Hz
  • C 30 Hz
  • D 40 Hz
Solution:
1213 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 20 Hz
Two successive frequencies of closed pipe

nv4l=220 ....(i)

n+2v4l=260 ......(ii)

Dividing (ii) by (i), we get

n+2n=260220=1311

11n+22=13n

n=11

So, 11v4l=220

v4l=20

So fundamental frequency is 20 Hz.

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