Q. If the temperature increases, then what happens to the frequency of the sound produced by the organ pipe
A) Increases
B) Decreases
C) Unchanged
D) Not definite
Explanation
(a) Due to rise in temperature, the speed of sound increases. Since $n = \frac{v}{\lambda}$ and $\lambda$ remains unchanged, hence $n$ increases
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.