Practice - Standing Waves in Air Columns
Practice Questions
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What occurs at a node in a standing wave?
💡 Hint: Remember the characteristics of nodes and antinodes.
What is the wavelength of a standing wave in an open tube of length L?
💡 Hint: Consider the number of antinodes at the open ends.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What happens to the amplitude at a node?
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of nodes.
In an open-open tube, which harmonics are allowed?
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of node and antinode positions.
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Challenge Problems
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A closed tube of length 0.75 meters produces its fundamental frequency. What is the frequency of sound if the speed of sound in air is 340 m/s?
💡 Hint: Make sure to keep track of the parameters involved in the fundamental frequency formula.
Two tubes have the same length, one open at both ends and the other closed at one end. Compare the frequencies of first harmonics generated.
💡 Hint: Focus on how the boundary conditions affect harmonics.
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