An open pipe is suddenly closed at one end. As a result the frequency of third harmonic of the closed pipe is found to be higher by 100 Hz. The fundamental frequency of open pipe is
A
200 Hz
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B
30 Hz
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C
240 Hz
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D
480 Hz
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Solution
The correct option is C 200 Hz
The resonance length in a closed organ pipe is
l=(2n+1)λ4
Hence, the first resonance length in a closed organ pipe is
l1=(2(0)+1)λ4
l1=λ4=50cm .........................(given)
Now, the second resonance length in a closed organ pipe is