Sound Has a Velocity of 335 M/s in Air

question 45

Multiple Choice

Sound has a velocity of 335 m/s in air.For an air column that is closed at both ends to resonate to a frequency of 528 Hz,the length of the air column could be

• A)79.2 cm
• B)55.5 cm
• C)47.5 cm
• D)31.7 cm
• E)15.8 cm

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Definitions:

Market Equilibrium

A condition where the quantity of a good or service supplied equals the quantity demanded, leading to no upward or downward pressure on price.

Inefficient

A situation where resources are not used in the most effective way, leading to potential waste or lost opportunities.

Externalities

Costs or benefits of a market activity borne by a third party; externalities can be either positive or negative.

Pigovian Taxes

Taxes imposed on activities that generate negative externalities, aiming to correct market inefficiencies and reduce unwanted behaviors.