Q.

The two nearest harmonics of a tube closed at one end and open at other end are 220 Hz and 260 Hz. What is the fundamental frequency of the system    [2017]

1 20 Hz   
2 30 Hz   
3 40 Hz  
4 10 Hz  

Ans.

(1)

Nearest harmonics of an organ pipe closed at one end differ by twice of its fundamental frequency.

   260-220=2υυ=20 Hz