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(a)
The number of harmonics appear below
(a)
Answer to Problem 16E
The number of harmonics appear below
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression for frequency of column.
Here,
Rearrange the above expression in terms of
Conclusion:
Substitute
For first overtone:
Substitute
The table for number of frequencies is given below.
Harmonics | Frequency |
The value of fifth overtone is greater than
Thus, the number of harmonics appear below
(b)
The number of harmonics appear below
(b)
Answer to Problem 16E
The number of harmonics appear below
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression for frequency of column.
Here,
Rearrange the above expression in terms of
Conclusion:
Substitute
For first overtone:
Substitute
The table for number of frequencies is given below.
Harmonics | Frequency |
The value of ninth overtone is greater than
Thus, the number of harmonics appear below
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