JEE Main 2016PhysicsWaves and SoundEasyMCQ

JEE Main 2016Waves and Sound Question with Solution

JEE Main 2016 (03 Apr)

Question

A pipe open at both ends has a fundamental frequency f in air. The pipe is dipped vertically in water so that half of it is in water. The fundamental frequency of the air column is now:

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Correct answer
Bf

Step-by-step explanation




f=v2l



f=v4l=v4l2=f

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