Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Stationary waves

Stationary waves — practice question

The diagram depicts two tubes. Apart from the ends, tube X and tube Y are the same; the lower end of tube X is closed, whereas the lower end of tube Y is open. The upper end of each tube is open. A tuning fork held above tube X makes the air resonate at frequency $f$. With tube X, there is no resonance at any frequency below $f$. Which tuning fork will cause resonance when positioned just above tube Y?

  • Aa fork of frequency $\frac{f}{2}$
  • Ba fork of frequency $\frac{2f}{3}$
  • Ca fork of frequency $\frac{3f}{2}$
  • Da fork of frequency $2f$

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