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Phys 161 Lab 8

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does a node represent in a standing sound wave?

a)

Maximum pressure

b)

Maximum air displacement

c)

Zero air displacement

d)

 Maximum sound speed

2.

In an open tube, the displacement at the ends is:

a)

Always zero

b)

Always maximum

c)

Alternates between zero and maximum

d)

Dependent on the frequency

3.

What is the formula for the resonance condition in an open tube (corrected)?

a)

L=nλ/4

b)

L=nλ/2

c)

L+0.4d=nλ/2

d)

L+0.8d=nλ/2

4.

Which frequencies appear in a closed tube resonance?

a)

All even integers

b)

Multiples of the fundamental frequency only

c)

Only odd harmonics

d)

Only prime numbers


5.

What device is used to generate the signal sent to the speaker?

a)

Oscilloscope

b)

Function generator

c)

Microphone

d)

Piston

6.

How is the fundamental frequency (f₀) verified in the experiment?

a)

It is equal to the speed of sound

b)

It gives a sequence of odd or consecutive integers when used as a divisor

c)

It is the highest frequency detected

d)

It is calculated from the tube’s diameter

7.

What is the corrected resonance condition for a closed tube?

a)

L=nλ/2

b)

L=nλ/4

c)

L+0.4d=nλ/4

d)

L+0.8d=nλ/4

8.

What happens to the sound as you approach a resonant frequency during the experiment?

a)

It becomes inaudible

b)

It stays constant

c)

 It becomes distorted

d)

It becomes louder

9.

What does the slope of the L vs. n graph represent in the closed tube analysis?

a)

Tube length

b)

Resonant frequency

c)

Wavelength

d)

Speed of sound

10.

How is the speed of sound calculated in this lab?

a)

v=fλ

b)

 v=λ/f

c)

v=λ+f

d)

v=λ−f


11.

Is there a deadline for submitting a lab appeal?

a)

You have 10 days to appeal the grade after it was displayed on Moodle. Any appeals after this period are not accepted.

b)

You can submit appeal in the end of semester

c)

You have 3 days to appeal the grade after it was displayed on Moodle. Any appeals after this period are not accepted.

d)

You have 5 days to appeal the grade after it was displayed on Moodle. Any appeals after this period are not accepted.