5 - Longitudinal Waves and Acoustics
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Practice Questions
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Define longitudinal waves.
💡 Hint: Think about the direction of particles in the wave.
What defines acoustic waves?
💡 Hint: Consider how sound travels through air.
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What is the main characteristic of longitudinal waves?
💡 Hint: Consider the direction particles move in relation to the wave.
True or False: Standing waves can exist in both open and closed pipes.
💡 Hint: Think about the conditions in which standing waves can occur.
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A long pipe of length 2 m is open at both ends. If the speed of sound in air is 340 m/s, what are the first three harmonics?
💡 Hint: Use the length and speed to calculate harmonics.
A closed pipe has a length of 1 m. What is the fundamental frequency if the speed of sound is 340 m/s?
💡 Hint: Consider the formula for an open-closed pipe's harmonics.
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