Q83 / 160 · JIPMER 2014 · Physics

When an open organ is dipped in water upto half of its height, then its frequency will become

  • A
    half
  • B
    double
  • Correct answer
    C
    remain same
  • D
    four time

Solution

Frequency of open organ pipe is double than that of closed pipe. If frequency of open pipe $=n$ $\therefore$ Frequency of closed pipe $=\frac{n}{2}$ On inserting an open pipe into water upto half of its height, it will behave like a closed pipe of half length and frequency is inversely proportional to the length of air column. Hence, frequency of closed pipe will become double $=2 \times \frac{n}{2}=n$

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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