Effect of Liquid Level on Standing Wave Frequency in a Soda Bottle

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The discussion centers on the effect of liquid level in a soda bottle on the frequency of standing waves produced when blowing across the neck. As the liquid level decreases, the frequency of the sound produced increases due to a decrease in the effective length of the air column above the liquid. This results in a higher pitch, as higher frequencies correlate with higher pitches. The relationship between liquid volume and sound frequency is critical for understanding acoustic properties in partially filled containers.

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A partially empty soda bottle will produce standing waves in the air above the liquid if you blow across the neck of the bottle. There will be a displacement antinode at the neck and a node at the surface of the soda. What happens if you drink more soda and repeat the experiment?

a) no change in the sound produced
b) frequency of the sound will increase
c) frequency of the sound will decrease
d) wavelenth of the sound will increase
e) wavelength of the sound will decrease
f) pitch of the sound will increase
g) pitch of the sound will decrease

Which one and why??
I figure the mass in the bottle will decrease so that might affect it, maybe the wavelength will increase & frequency decrease, not sure about the pitch... actually not sure of any of this. Please help!
 
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MAins said:
...standing waves in the air above the liquid...

What happens with the air (wavelength) when you drink more soda? Mass of the soda doesn't have anything to do with it.
 
You're on the right lines..

If I were to tell you that the higher the frequency of the wave then the higher resulting pitch, would that help?
 

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