Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Stationary waves

Stationary waves — practice question

A pipe with length $L$ has one end open and the other end closed. A loudspeaker placed at the open end sends a sound wave into the pipe. Once a stationary wave is established, the open end of the pipe is an antinode. Which wavelength of sound could be used to create a stationary wave?

  • A$\frac{2L}{3}$
  • B$L$
  • C$\frac{4L}{3}$
  • D$2L$

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