The fundamental frequency of an open pipe of length 1m, if the speed of sound in air is $340\text{ ms}^{-1}$…

The fundamental frequency of an open pipe of length 1m, if the speed of sound in air is $340\text{ ms}^{-1}$ is
  1. 340 Hz
  2. 170 Hz
  3. 680 Hz
  4. 85 Hz

Solution

For open pipe, $\nu = \frac{v}{2l}$ Given, $v = 340\text{ ms}^{-1}, l = 1\text{ m}$ $\therefore \nu = \frac{340}{2 \times 1} = 170\text{ Hz}$

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