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An organ pipe closed at one end has fundamental frequency of 1500 Hz. The maximum number of overtones generated by this pipe which a normal person can hear is:

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Answer:
C
Solution:

Harmonics are Hz. The audible limit is 20 kHz: , so the odd harmonics 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 are heard: 7 harmonics, i.e. 6 overtones.

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