The Speed of Sound in Air Is 340 M/s

question 52

Multiple Choice

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

• A) 4.2 cm
• B) 9.4 cm
• C) 17 cm
• D) 33 cm
• E) 66 cm

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