An air column open at both ends has an effective length of

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Problem

An air column open at both ends has an effective length of 85 cm85\,\text{cm}. It resonates at a frequency of 600 Hz600\,\text{Hz} in its second overtone. (a) Calculate the wavelength of the standing sound wave in the tube. (b) Measured from one open end, at what distances inside the tube are the displacement nodes located?

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