3rd harmonic of a column of air with one end enclosed

In summary, the conversation discusses a question about finding the frequency using the wave equation and normal mode solutions. The given solution states a frequency of 450Hz, but when attempting to solve using the equations and boundary conditions, a frequency of 750Hz is obtained. It is suspected that the given solution may be incorrect and the correct frequency would be the 2nd harmonic rather than the 3rd.
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The solution to this question says 450Hz. However, when I attempted to compute the frequency using the wave equation and find the normal mode solutions, I get 750Hz

2. Homework Equations

I suspect that the solution could be wrong, is that the case?

3. The Attempt at a Solution

## v^2 \frac {\partial^2 \psi} {\partial x^2} = \frac {\partial^2 \psi} {\partial t^2}##
##\omega = v k##
Boundary conditions:
##\psi (0, t) = 0## and ## \frac {\partial \psi} {\partial x} (57 \times 10^{-2}, t) = 0##
Normal mode solution should look like:
##\psi (x, t) = A sin(kx)cos(\omega t - \phi)##
## \frac {\partial \psi} {\partial x} (57 \times 10^{-2}, t)
= A cos(57 \times 10^{-2} k ) cos(\omega t - \phi) = 0##
## 57 \times 10^{-2} k = \frac {2n-1} {2} \pi ##
## k = \frac {2n-1} {2 \times 57 \times 10^{-2}} \pi##
Plug in ##n=3## and using ##\omega = 2 \pi f##
##\omega = \frac {5} {2 \times 57 \times 10^{-2}} \pi \times 342##
##f = \frac {\omega} {2 \pi} = 750 Hz ##
From my working, for the frequency to be 450, it had to be the 2nd harmonic, not the third.
 

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Miles123K said:
for the frequency to be 450, it had to be the 2nd harmonic, not the third.
I agree.
 
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1. What is the 3rd harmonic of a column of air with one end enclosed?

The 3rd harmonic of a column of air with one end enclosed refers to the third resonant frequency at which the air column vibrates when one end is closed. This creates a standing wave pattern with two nodes and one antinode.

2. How is the 3rd harmonic different from the fundamental frequency?

The fundamental frequency of a column of air with one end enclosed is the lowest resonant frequency at which the air column vibrates when one end is closed. The 3rd harmonic is the third resonant frequency, which is three times higher than the fundamental frequency.

3. What factors affect the 3rd harmonic of a column of air with one end enclosed?

The length of the air column and the speed of sound in the medium are the main factors that affect the 3rd harmonic of a column of air with one end enclosed. The longer the column, the lower the resonant frequency, while the faster the speed of sound, the higher the resonant frequency.

4. How is the 3rd harmonic of a column of air with one end enclosed used in musical instruments?

The 3rd harmonic of a column of air with one end enclosed is used in various musical instruments, such as brass and woodwind instruments, to produce higher pitched notes. By manipulating the length of the air column, musicians can change the resonant frequency and produce different harmonics to create a range of musical notes.

5. Can the 3rd harmonic of a column of air with one end enclosed be heard by humans?

Yes, the 3rd harmonic can be heard by humans. However, it is higher in frequency and therefore has a higher pitch than the fundamental frequency. Some people may not be able to hear the 3rd harmonic, depending on their hearing abilities and the intensity of the sound.

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