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

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around identifying basic physics textbooks that cover the topic of organ pipes, specifically focusing on the principles of standing wave resonance in both open and closed pipes.

Discussion Character

  • Homework-related, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests recommendations for a basic physics textbook that teaches about organ pipes.
  • Another participant asks for clarification on what aspects of organ pipes are of interest, specifically whether it pertains to standing wave resonance.
  • A participant suggests that many standard introductory physics texts include sections on sound, standing waves, and resonance in pipes, indicating that such resources would be helpful.
  • One participant provides a link to a specific textbook that offers a more detailed introductory treatment of the subject compared to survey-type texts.
  • Another participant references an article from Scientific American that discusses the physics of organ pipes, suggesting it might be of interest.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that there are various resources available for learning about organ pipes, but there is no consensus on a specific textbook or resource that is universally recommended.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not specified particular assumptions or limitations regarding the types of textbooks or resources that would be most suitable for learning about organ pipes.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in learning about the physics of sound, particularly in the context of musical instruments like organ pipes, may find this discussion useful.

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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?
 
Yes perhaps.
 
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
 
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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