Tuning Fork Resonance in Tubes · PhysicsBowl 2024 #18
Physics
Problem
A 432-Hz tuning fork is the lowest frequency tuning fork that can produce resonance when held over one end a certain plastic tube open at both ends. When one end of this tube is closed, which of the following tuning fork frequencies would produce resonance when held over the open end?
a. 133 Hz b. 288 Hz c. 720 Hz d. 1080 Hz e. 1296 Hz