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Standing Waves

Low Priority
Consistency: 45%
Weightage: 9 / 20 Yrs

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Questions
9 MCQs

01
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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03
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?

1. Hz 2. Hz
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?

1. cm 2. cm
3. cm 4. cm
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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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Preparing Standing Waves for NEET

Standing Waves is a specific sub-topic that frequently appears in the NEET examination. Understanding the underlying principles and practicing targeted questions is key to mastering this concept.

The questions compiled above are previous year questions (PYQs) directly related to Standing Waves. Practicing these specific questions helps you understand the difficulty level and the examiner's approach to this topic.

Topic Frequently Asked Questions

Is Standing Waves a high-weightage topic?

You can refer to the priority and consistency badges at the top of this page. High priority topics should be thoroughly revised multiple times before the exam.

Should I memorize the solutions?

No, it is highly recommended to understand the core concept and methodology behind each solution rather than memorizing them, as exact questions are rarely repeated, but the concepts definitely are.