Two organ pipes, each closed at one end, give 5 beats $s^{- 1}$ when emitting their fundamental notes. If their lengths are in the ratio 50:51, their fundamental frequencies are

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(a) $\frac{n_{1}}{n_{2}} = \frac{l_{2}}{l_{1}} = \frac{51}{50}$
$n_{1} - n_{2} = 5$. On solving, we get
$n_{2} = 250,\ n_{1} = 255$

Q. Two organ pipes, each closed at one end, give 5 beats $s^{- 1}$ when emitting their fundamental notes. If their lengths are in the ratio 50:51, their fundamental frequencies are

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