Answer:
L=0.654 m
Explanation:
Concepts and Principles
1- The speed of sound in air is expressed as a function of the temperature of air as follows:
v=(331 m/s)√(1+T_C/273°C) (1)
where 331 m/s is the speed of sound in air at temperature 0°C and Tc is the temperature of air in Celsius.
Standing Wave Patterns in Pipes:
A pipe open at both ends can have standing wave patterns with resonant frequencies:
f=v/λ=nv/2L n=1,2,3.........
where v is the speed of sound in air.
Given Data
f_1 (fundamental frequency of the flute) = 262 Hz
T (temperature of the air) = 20°C
The flute is open at both ends.
Required Data
We are asked to determine the length of the tube.
Solution
The speed of sound in air at temperature T = 20°C is found from Equation (1):
v=(331 m/s)√(1+T_C/273°C)
=342.91 m/s
The fundamental frequency of the flute is found by substituting n = 1 into Equation (2):
f=v/2L
Solve for L:
L=v/2f_1
L=0.654 m
