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2012 Questions 9 MCQs
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PYQ 2012
easy
physics ID: neet-201
When a string is divided into three segments of lengths , and , the fundamental frequencies of these three segments are , and respectively. The original fundamental frequency ( ) of the string is:
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PYQ 2013
medium
physics ID: neet-201
If we study the vibration of a pipe open at both ends, then which of the following statements is not true:
| 1. | Odd harmonics of the fundamental frequency will be generated. |
| 2. | All harmonics of the fundamental frequency will be generated. |
| 3. | Pressure change will be maximum at both ends. |
| 4. | The open end will be an antinode. |
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PYQ 2015
easy
physics ID: neet-201
A string is stretched between fixed points separated by . It is observed to have resonant frequencies of and . There are no other resonant frequencies between these two. The lowest resonant frequency for this string is:
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PYQ 2016
easy
physics ID: neet-201
The second overtone of an open organ pipe has the same frequency as the first overtone of a closed pipe meter long. The length of the open pipe will be:
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PYQ 2017
medium
physics ID: neet-201
The two nearest harmonics of a tube closed at one end and open at the other end are Hz and Hz. What is the fundamental frequency of the system?
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| 3. | Hz | 4. | Hz |
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PYQ 2018
easy
physics ID: neet-201
The fundamental frequency in an open organ pipe is equal to the third harmonic of a closed organ pipe. If the length of the closed organ pipe is , the length of the open organ pipe is:
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PYQ 2020
easy
physics ID: neet-202
The length of the string of a musical instrument is cm and has a fundamental frequency of Hz. Where should it be pressed to produce a fundamental frequency of Hz?
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PYQ 2023
easy
physics ID: neet-202
The ratio of frequencies of fundamental harmonic produced by an open pipe to that of closed pipe having the same length is:
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PYQ 2025
medium
physics ID: neet-202
A pipe open at both ends has a fundamental frequency in air. The pipe is now dipped vertically in a water drum to half of its length. The fundamental of the air column is now equal to:
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