What Is the Basic Physics Book for Learning About Organ Pipes?

In summary, there are plenty of resources available for learning about the basics of organ pipes, including sections in standard introductory physics textbooks and online resources such as Hyperphysics. For a more detailed treatment, there is also a book that was originally published in Scientific American.
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Can someone please tell me what basic physics textbook that teach organ pipe?

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Can you be more specific about what you mean by "teach organ pipe"? Do you mean the basics of standing wave resonance in open and closed pipes?
 
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Yes perhaps.
 
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Plenty of standard Introductory Physics texts have sections on this sort of thing. You need to look for a book that has a section on sound, and that covers standing waves and resonance in open and closed pipes. That should get you started.

Plenty of web resources as well. For instance:
Hyperphysics: Standing Waves
Hyperphysics: Resonances of open air columns
 
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And here's an article that first appeared in Scientific American (in 1982) that might be of interest: The Physics of Organ Pipes
 
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1. What is the best basic physics book for beginners?

The best basic physics book for beginners is subjective and depends on the individual's learning style and background knowledge. Some popular options include "Fundamentals of Physics" by Halliday and Resnick, "Concepts of Physics" by H.C. Verma, and "Physics for Scientists and Engineers" by Serway and Jewett.

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A basic physics book should cover foundational concepts such as mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, and optics. It should also include topics like waves, sound, light, and atomic and nuclear physics.

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4. Are there any online resources that can supplement a basic physics book?

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5. Can a basic physics book be used for self-study?

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