Standing Wave (Closed Pipe)

f_{n} = \frac{n v}{4 L}

Resonant frequencies for pipe closed at one end.

Variables

f_n

Resonant frequency

Odd harmonics only

Harmonic number

Odd integers 1, 3, 5...

unitless

Sound speed

In the pipe

m/s

Pipe length

Closed at one end

Node at closed end, antinode at open: λ_n = 4L/n (odd n).

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