The speed of sound in air is at and at

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Problem

The speed of sound in air is 343 m s−1343\,\text{m s}^{-1} at 20∘C20^{\circ}\text{C} and 349 m s−1349\,\text{m s}^{-1} at 30∘C30^{\circ}\text{C}. A pipe closed at one end has length 1.20 m and is vibrating in its fundamental mode. What will be its fundamental frequency at 30∘C30^{\circ}\text{C}? (a) 71.4 Hz71.4\,\text{Hz} (b) 74.8 Hz74.8\,\text{Hz} (c) 72.7 Hz72.7\,\text{Hz} (d) 70.0 Hz70.0\,\text{Hz}

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