What is the correct frequency for a 20 cm pipe with open and closed ends?

In summary, the base frequency of a 20 cm pipe open on both ends is 870 Hz, and the base frequency of the same pipe closed on one end is 435 Hz. However, the correct answers are 1140 Hz and 570 Hz respectively, indicating a discrepancy in the calculation.
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Homework Statement


What is the base frequency of a 20 cm pipe which is open on both ends.
Again but closed on one end.

Homework Equations


u=velocity, [itex]\lambda[/itex]=wave length: [itex]\lambda=\frac{u}{f}[/itex]
Velocity in air=348[m/sec]

The Attempt at a Solution


I understand these are standing waves in air.
In an open end there is a peak, so the first wavelength is [itex]\lambda=2\cdot 20=40[cm][/itex]
##0.4=\frac{348}{f_1}\rightarrow f_1=870[Hz]##
The answer should be 1140[Hz]
In the closed on one end condition, in the open end there is a peak and in the closed end a node, so the wavelength is [itex]\lambda=4\cdot 20=80[cm][/itex]
##0.8=\frac{348}{f_1}\rightarrow f_1=435[Hz]##
The answer should be 570[Hz]
Both answers differ from the right ones by the same factor
 
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Related to What is the correct frequency for a 20 cm pipe with open and closed ends?

What are standing waves in a pipe?

Standing waves in a pipe are a type of sound wave that occurs when a sound source is placed at one end of a closed pipe. The sound waves travel back and forth between the two ends of the pipe, creating areas of high and low pressure that result in a stationary pattern.

How do standing waves in a pipe form?

Standing waves in a pipe form when the natural frequency of the sound source matches one of the resonant frequencies of the pipe. This causes the sound waves to reflect back and forth between the two ends of the pipe, resulting in a stationary pattern.

What factors affect the formation of standing waves in a pipe?

The length of the pipe, the speed of sound in the medium, and the frequency of the sound source are the main factors that affect the formation of standing waves in a pipe. The longer the pipe, the lower the resonant frequencies will be. The speed of sound in the medium also affects the resonant frequencies, with higher speeds resulting in higher resonant frequencies.

What are the nodes and antinodes in standing waves in a pipe?

Nodes are points in a standing wave where there is no movement and the amplitude is zero. Antinodes, on the other hand, are points where the amplitude is at its maximum and there is maximum displacement. In a pipe, nodes occur at the closed ends of the pipe, while antinodes occur at the open ends.

How do standing waves in a pipe affect the sound produced?

Standing waves in a pipe can affect the sound produced by amplifying certain frequencies and canceling out others. This can result in a clearer and louder sound at the resonant frequencies of the pipe. In addition, standing waves can also change the timbre or quality of the sound produced.

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