Calculating the Speed of Waves in a Vibrating String and Resonant Pipe

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The discussion focuses on calculating the speed of transverse waves on a vibrating string fixed at both ends and its interaction with a resonant pipe. The string's length is 0.13 m, vibrating in the n = 4 harmonic, while the pipe is 0.88 m long and open at both ends, resonating in its second overtone. The user attempts to equate the frequencies of both waves, using the formula F=nv/(2L), but arrives at a speed of 67.6 m/s, which is flagged as incorrect. The user expresses confusion over the calculations and seeks clarification on the logic behind their solution. The discussion highlights the importance of correctly applying wave equations to find the speed of waves in different mediums.
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Homework Statement


A 0.13-m string, fixed at both ends and vibrating in its n = 4 harmonic, excites a pipe that is 0.88 m long and open at both ends, into its second overtone resonance. What is the speed of transverse waves on the string? The speed of sound in air is 345 m/s.

Homework Equations


F=nv/(2L)

The Attempt at a Solution


I wasn't present when my class went over this, so keep in mind that this is just my speculation. Anyway, as the string excites the pipe, the frequencies of both waves should be the same.
f1=f2
I don't know the velocity of the first wave, but the velocity of the second wave should be the speed of sound. Now, plugging in numbers I know, I get
4(v)/(2*.13m)=3(345 m/s)/(2*.88m)
v=67.6 m/s

The online quiz I'm doing is telling me this is wrong, so what's wrong with my logic?
 
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JSmithDawg said:
4(v)/(2*.13m)=3(345 m/s)/(2*.88m)
v=67.6 m/s

I don't get 67.6 m/s when solving your equation for v.
 
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