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PhysicsSound WaveStanding waveMedium3 minQB
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A natural horn (trumpet with no valves) is similar to a pipe open at both ends. A musician plans to create a fundamental frequency of 256 Hz (middle C) using the horn.

A talented musician can produce a number of overtones on this natural horn. What would be the frequency (in Hz) of the fourth overtone produced when the musician is playing a middle C fundamental?

Answer:
1280.00
Solution:

Fourth overtone is the 5th harmonic (open pipe):
Hz
Printed key: 1280.00.

Subject:PhysicsTopic:Sound WaveSubtopic:Standing wave
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