A pipe has one open and one closed end. Determine the ratio of the frequency of the first harmomic to that of the next harmonic.

The first harmonic has wavelength λ1 = 4L and the next harmonic has wavelength λ2 = 4L/3. Hence :f1/f2 = (4L/3)/4L = 1/3

PM
Answered by Pablo M. Physics tutor

2462 Views

See similar Physics IB tutors

Related Physics IB answers

All answers ▸

How can an object in circular motion be accelerating when it's at the same speed?


If an object going in a circle has a force acting on it then why is it travelling at a constant speed


What is gravitational potential energy?


How do I use the conservation of linear momentum to solve problems?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2025

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy
Cookie Preferences