In a resonance tube experiment for determining the speed of sound in air using a tunning fork of fre

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In a resonance tube experiment for determining the speed of sound in air using a tunning fork of frequency 480 Hz, the first resonance was observed at 17.7 cm of air column and the second at 53.1 cm. What is the velocity of sound as obtained from the experiment?

  1. 339.84 ms⁻¹ ✓
  2. 324.21 ms⁻¹
  3. 346.49 ms⁻¹
  4. 329.97 ms⁻¹

Explanation

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Identify what quantity needs to be found and which formula connects the given information to the answer. Substitute the values carefully, paying attention to units.

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