How does the wind organ in this youtube video work?

AI Thread Summary
The wind organ's sound production is based on the principle that the frequency of the notes is determined by the harmonics, represented by the integer values of n in the equation f=nv/2L. The velocity of sound remains constant, but the changing air flow affects the harmonics produced. As the air speed varies, it alters the integer values of n, resulting in different musical notes. This relationship explains how the organ generates a range of sounds. Understanding these principles is key to grasping the mechanics behind the wind organ's operation.
theBEAST
Messages
361
Reaction score
0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuYFcjBmMJ0&feature=relmfu

at time 34:35. He says it depends on how fast the air is flowing by? So does that mean the velocity of sound in the equation f=nv/2L change? How are the different sounds produced?
 
Last edited:
Physics news on Phys.org
It's not the velocity of sound that's changing, its n that is changing in the equation f=nv/2L. The different notes are different harmonics, corresponding to different integer values of n.
 

Thread '1:1 versus 2:1 Mechanical Advantage debate'

The rope is tied into the person (the load of 200 pounds) and the rope goes up from the person to a fixed pulley and back down to his hands. He hauls the rope to suspend himself in the air. What is the mechanical advantage of the system? The person will indeed only have to lift half of his body weight (roughly 100 pounds) because he now lessened the load by that same amount. This APPEARS to be a 2:1 because he can hold himself with half the force, but my question is: is that mechanical...
View full post »

Thread 'Newton's first law?'

Some physics textbook writer told me that Newton's first law applies only on bodies that feel no interactions at all. He said that if a body is on rest or moves in constant velocity, there is no external force acting on it. But I have heard another form of the law that says the net force acting on a body must be zero. This means there is interactions involved after all. So which one is correct?
View full post »
Thread 'Beam on an inclined plane'

Thread 'Beam on an inclined plane'

Hello! I have a question regarding a beam on an inclined plane. I was considering a beam resting on two supports attached to an inclined plane. I was almost sure that the lower support must be more loaded. My imagination about this problem is shown in the picture below. Here is how I wrote the condition of equilibrium forces: $$ \begin{cases} F_{g\parallel}=F_{t1}+F_{t2}, \\ F_{g\perp}=F_{r1}+F_{r2} \end{cases}. $$ On the other hand...
View full post »

Similar threads

I Feedback for my YouTube Videos on Real Analysis
Replies
4
Views
3K
I Check out this YouTube video on EM waves in free space
Replies
7
Views
2K
Airplane wings -- How do they work and why do they change shape?
2
Replies
81
Views
11K
I Video: 'How electricity actually works'
Replies
30
Views
3K
I How fast does a blastwave travel?
5
Replies
236
Views
13K
Are the 2nd and 3rd problems in this video correctly solved? (charged dipole and organ pipe problems)
Replies
3
Views
960
How to calculate the wind force acting on a water drop?
Replies
39
Views
3K
Why Does a Water Stream's Pattern Change When Interrupted?
Replies
2
Views
1K
I Entropy Real? End of Time? - Veritasium Video
Replies
14
Views
5K
B How Does Blackbird Leverage Wind Power to Move Faster Than the Wind?
2
Replies
69
Views
15K

Hot Threads

Recent Insights

Back
Top