College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
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Chapter 14 - Sound - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Multiple Choice Questions - Page 522: 14

Answer

(b) the closed pipe.

Work Step by Step

Fundamental frequency of an open pipe is $f_{open}=\frac{v}{2L}$ Fundamental frequency of a closed pipe is $f_{open}=\frac{v}{4L}$ So, the lowest natural frequency is that of the closed pipe (b)
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