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A source, approaching with speed u towards the open end of a stationary pipe of length L, is emitting a sound of frequency fs. The farther end of the pipe is closed. The speed of sound in air is v and f0 is the fundamental frequency of the pipe. For which of the following combination(s) of u and fs, will the sound reaching the pipe lead to a resonance?

Multiple Choice Options

  • A u = 0.8v and fs = f0
  • B u = 0.8v and fs = 2f0
  • C u = 0.8v and fs = 0.5f0
  • D u = 0.5v and fs = 1.5f0

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Natural frequency of closed pipe,

f = (2n + 1)f0

f0 is fundamental frequency

n = 0, 1, 2 .......

JEE Advanced 2021 Paper 2 Online Physics - Waves Question 22 English Explanation
Frequency of source received by pipe,

f′=fs[v−0v−u]

For resonance,

f′=f

fs[vv−u]=(2n+1)f0

If u = 0.8v, fs = f0

f′=v0.2vf0=5f0

For n = 2 pipe can be in resonance

Hence, option (a) is correct.

If u = 0.8v, fs = 2f0

f′=v0.2v×2f0=10f0

If u = 0.8v, fs = 0.5f0

f′=v0.2v×0.5f0=2.5f0

Not possible.

If u = 0.5v, fs = 1.5f0

f′=v0.5v×1.5f0=3f0

For n = 1 f = 3f0

Pipe can be in resonance.

Hence, option (d) is correct.

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