A flute, treated as a pipe open at both ends, is…

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Problem

A flute, treated as a pipe open at both ends, is 60 cm60\,\text{cm} long. (1) What is the fundamental frequency when all the holes are covered? (2) How far from the mouthpiece should a hole be uncovered for the fundamental frequency to be 330 Hz330\,\text{Hz}? Take the speed of sound in air as 340 m/s340\,\text{m/s}.

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