Two organ pipes have identical lengths

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Problem

Two organ pipes have identical lengths. One is open at both ends, and the other is closed at one end. Which statement best describes the relationship between their fundamental frequencies? (a) The closed pipe’s fundamental frequency is equal to that of the open pipe. (b) The closed pipe’s fundamental frequency is 12\dfrac{1}{2} that of the open pipe. (c) The closed pipe’s fundamental frequency is 22 times that of the open pipe. (d) The closed pipe’s fundamental frequency is 32\dfrac{3}{2} times that of the open pipe.

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