Which set correctly lists the harmonic numbers that can exist in a pipe that is…

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Problem

Which set correctly lists the harmonic numbers that can exist in a pipe that is closed at one end and open at the other? (a) Only even positive integers (2,4,6,…)(2,4,6,\ldots) (b) Only half–integer multiples (12,32,52,…)(\tfrac12,\tfrac32,\tfrac52,\ldots) (c) Only odd positive integers (1,3,5,…)(1,3,5,\ldots) (d) All positive integers (1,2,3,4,…)(1,2,3,4,\ldots)

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