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PHY 104 Pitch, loudness, quality, timber Objective Question

How do the harmonics produced by a tube opened at one end differ from those produced by a tube opened at both ends, according to the document?

A A tube opened at one end produces only even harmonics, while a tube opened at both ends produces only odd harmonics.

B A tube opened at one end produces only odd harmonics, while a tube opened at both ends produces both odd and even harmonics.

Correct Answer

C A tube opened at both ends produces only odd harmonics, while a tube opened at one end produces both odd and even harmonics.

D Both types of tubes produce only odd harmonics.

Option B is the correct answer.

The text states, 'For instance, a tube opened at one end has only odd harmonics while a tube opened at both ends has both odd and even harmonics.'

This comparison is made within the 'Quality/Timbre' section.

Course: PHY 104

Topic: Pitch, loudness, quality, timber

Type: Objective

Difficulty: Not specified

Question 379 of 947

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