Question Detail

PHY 104 Pitch, loudness, quality, timber Objective Question

Question

According to the document, what is the difference in harmonics between a tube opened at one end and a tube opened at both ends?
Options
A Both types of tubes only have odd harmonics.
B Both types of tubes have both odd and even harmonics.
C A tube opened at one end has only odd harmonics, while a tube opened at both ends has both odd and even harmonics.
Correct Answer
D A tube opened at one end has both odd and even harmonics, while a tube opened at both ends has only odd harmonics.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The document 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.'

Hint

Recall the specific example given about musical instruments and harmonics in tubes.

Question Info