Q115 / 180 · AIIMS 2010 · Physics
The second overtone of an open pipe has the same frequency as the first overtone of a closed pipe $2 \mathrm{~m}$ long. The length of the open pipe is
- A$8 \mathrm{~m}$
- Correct answerB$4 \mathrm{~m}$
- C$2 \mathrm{~m}$
- D$1 \mathrm{~m}$
Solution
Let $L$ be the length of the open pipe. The fundamental frequency of the open pipe is given by
$v=\frac{v}{2 L}, v=$ velocity of sound in air
The second overtone of the open pipe has a
frequency $3 v_O=\frac{3 v}{2 L_O} \mathrm{~Hz}$
The length of the closed pipe $L_C=2 \mathrm{~m}$.
The fundamental frequency of the closed pipe is given by $v=\frac{v}{4 L}$
The first overtone of the closed pipe has a frequency
$$
3 v_C=\frac{3 v}{4 L_C}=\frac{3 v}{4 \times 2}=\frac{3 v}{8} \mathrm{~Hz}
$$
Now $3 v_O=3 v_C$ or $\frac{3 v}{2 L_O}=\frac{3 v}{8}$
or $2 L_O=8$ or $L_O=4 \mathrm{~m}$
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.