Leumas Physics

Closed Pipe Fundamental

f = v / (4·L)

What it says

A pipe closed at one end sounds an octave lower than an open one of the same length.

Symbols

SymbolQuantityDimension
fFundamental frequency (Hz)T^-1
vSound speed (m/s)L T^-1
LPipe length (m)L

Work it out

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Fill in all but one: v, L, f are all empty.

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