Closed End Tubes: Length, End Correction & Resonance

[BHarvey]

I been doing a lot of research on this subject and have learned a great deal, but there are a few details I need some answers on. From what I have read, you can have a wrong length of closed end tube, and you will need to tune it by means of a sliding collar, stopper, or coning the mouth. So, if you can cut one the wrong length, then obviously you can cut one the correct length as well. If cutting to a correct length, do you still need an end correction, or is this what you are taking into account when cutting?
On a resonance tube, for a certain frequency to cause it resonate at a certain volume of air, at a certain temperature, if this the true center of the anti-node?

Do you want the anti-node at the mouth?

Thanks.

 

[Valerie Park]

Yes, I believe this is what I'm looking for. So, if the anti-node is at the mouth, then when cutting the tube, you would need to take into account the end correction, since this would affect the overall length of the tube and thus the frequency it resonates at?

 

[sir-pinski]

First of all, it's great that you have been doing research on closed end tubes and have learned a lot. To answer your questions, yes, it is possible to cut a closed end tube to the wrong length. This can result in the tube not producing the desired resonance or frequency. In order to correct this, as you mentioned, you can use a sliding collar, stopper, or coning the mouth to adjust the length and achieve the desired resonance.

When cutting a closed end tube to the correct length, it is still important to take into account the end correction. This correction factor accounts for the additional length needed due to the closed end of the tube, which affects the resonance frequency. The exact amount of end correction needed will depend on the specific dimensions and materials of the tube.

As for your question about the true center of the anti-node, it is typically located at the open end of the tube, not the closed end. This means that the anti-node is not at the mouth, but rather at the open end where the sound waves can escape. The length of the tube and the position of the anti-node are important factors in determining the resonance frequency.

I hope this helps clarify some of your questions. Keep up the research and experimentation, and you will continue to learn more about closed end tubes and their properties.