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
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
f | Fundamental frequency (Hz) | T^-1 |
v | Sound speed (m/s) | L T^-1 |
L | Pipe 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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