Accoustics Problem 1 - Resonance and Speed of Sound

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The discussion centers on the acoustics of a tuning fork with a frequency of 256 Hz placed above an open-end tube partially submerged in water. A stationary wave is created as the tuning fork compresses air in the tube, with reflections from the water contributing to the wave formation. Elevating the tube alters sound intensity due to changes in resonance conditions. When the tube is positioned 65 cm above the water, the speed of sound can be calculated using the formula for resonance in open or closed pipe resonators, depending on the tube's configuration.

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1. A tuning fork (frequency is 256 Hz) is placed above an open end tube that is partially in water.

a. Explain how a stationnary wave is created.

b. The tube is elevated a little. Explain why the sound intensity changes in therms of resonance.

c. The tube is elevate progressively from a postion of maximum intensity to the next position with the same property. If the tube is now 65 cm above water, what is the speed of sound in it?

My anwsers:

a: The fork compresses the air in the tube and the water reflects this aire, thus creating a continuous stationnary wave.

b: Need help... what is the link between power and the length of a open-close end tupe?

c: Same with this one...
 
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what kind of resonator is this? open or closed pipe resonator? What is the formula to find where resonance will occur in the (open or closed pipe resonator, depending on which one it is) that will do for c. Now b, you do not really need to relate power with resonance. It seems to me that they just want to know what resonace means.
 

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