WAEC Physics 2013 Objective — Question 33
Question 33 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Which of the following statements about waves in pipes is correct?
- A. For open pipes, there is only one end correction to be accounted for
- B. For closed pipes, there are two end corrections to be accounted for
- C. Only odd harmonics are possible in closed pipesCorrect
- D. All harmonics are possible in closed pipes
Explanation
Closed pipes (closed at one end) only support odd harmonics (f, 3f, 5f...); open pipes produce all harmonics.
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