Standing Sound Waves: An organ pipe open at both ends has a length of 0.80 m. If the velocity of sound in air is 340 m/s, what is the frequency of the second harmonic of this pipe?

A. 213 Hz
B. 425 Hz
C. 638 Hz
D. 850 Hz


Answer: B

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