tuning fork of frequency 512 Hz is used to generate a standing wave pattern in a closed pipe, 0.850 m long. A strong resonant note is heard indicating that an antinode is located at the open end of the pipe. (a) What are the possible wavelengths for this note and the corresponding speed of sound? (b) Which wavelength will give the most reasonable value for the calculation of the speed of sound in air

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A tuning fork of frequency 512 Hz 
is used to generate a standing wave 
pattern in a closed pipe, 0.850 m 
long. A strong resonant note is 
heard indicating that an antinode is 
located at the open end of the pipe. 
(a) What are the possible 
wavelengths for this note and the 
corresponding speed of sound? 
(b) Which wavelength will give 
the most reasonable value for 
the calculation of the speed of 
sound in air?

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