Question:

A pipe open at both ends has a fundamental frequency \(f\) in air. The pipe is dipped vertically in water so that half of it is in water. The fundamental frequency of the air column is now :

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Half the pipe in water makes an air column of length L/2, closed at the water end and open at the other.
Updated On: Nov 11, 2026
  • \(2f\)
  • \(f\)
  • \(\frac{f}{2}\)
  • \(\frac{3f}{4}\)
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Open pipe of length \(L\): fundamental \(f = \frac{v}{2L}\).
When half is dipped in water, the air column has length \(\frac{L}{2}\), closed at the water surface and open at the top (closed pipe).
Fundamental of a closed pipe of length \(\ell\): \(f' = \frac{v}{4\ell} = \frac{v}{4(L/2)} = \frac{v}{2L} = f\).
Answer: (2) \(f\)
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