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1. Find a formula for the harmonic frequencies (fn) for a pipe open at only one end based on v=f*lamda and the formula we got for the harmonic wavelengths

2. For a pipe of length 0.40m, find the first five harmonic wavelengths and frequencies.

3. What length pipe is needed to play an A note (440Hz) in the second harmonic?

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1. Find a formula for the harmonic frequencies (fn) for a pipe open at only one end based on v=f*lamda and the formula we got for the harmonic wavelengths

The wavelength for an open-close pipe ,where n is an odd number.
Therefore, the ...

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