The Speed of Sound in Air Is 340 M/s

question 6

Multiple Choice

The speed of sound in air is 340 m/s.The shortest air column, closed at one end, which will resonate to a 512 Hz tuning fork is approximately:

• A)4.2 cm
• B)8.3 cm
• C)17 cm
• D)33 cm
• E)66 cm

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