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PHY 104 Pitch, loudness, quality, timber Objective Question

According to the text, what is a characteristic difference in harmonics between a tube opened at one end and a tube opened at both ends?

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

B Both types of tubes have only odd 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 Both types of tubes have both odd and even harmonics, but in different proportions.

Option C 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.'

Recall the specific example given in the 'Quality/Timbre' section regarding musical instruments.

Course: PHY 104

Topic: Pitch, loudness, quality, timber

Type: Objective

Difficulty: Not specified

Question 463 of 947

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