Pipes, resonating frequencies and yeah some gases

In summary, the closed organ pipe resonates at a frequency of 200Hz in O2 at a certain temperature. When 2 moles of O2 and 3 moles of O3 are added, the fundamental frequency becomes 172.7Hz. The equation used is v = √(γP/ρ) for the speed of a wave in a gas. The attempt at a solution involved using the equation v = νλ and comparing the resonant frequencies in the two cases. However, the mistake was made in not cancelling out the value of γ when comparing the internal energies of the two gases. The correct value of γ is calculated to be 59/34, which results in a fundamental frequency of 123.
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Homework Statement


A closed organ pipe resonates in its fundamental mode at a frequency of ##200Hz## in ##O_2## at a certain temperature. If the pipe contains 2 moles of ##O_2## and 3 moles of ##O_3## are now added to it, then what will be the fundamental frequency of same pipe at same temperature?
[Given answer is ##172. 7Hz##]

Homework Equations


The relevant equation according to me is:
##v =√(\gamma P/\rho) ## (in a gas speed of a wave)

The Attempt at a Solution


What I did is:
Velocity of a wave in a gas=
$$v=√(\gamma P/\rho)$$
So using ##v=\nu\lambda##
We can say that
##\nu_1/\nu_2=√(\rho_2/\rho_1)##
And we know that
##\rho_1=4×16/V ## where V is the volume of pipe
And ##\rho_2=3×3×16+2×2×16/V=13×16/V##
Therefore my frequency is coming out to be
##110 Hz##
Which is wrong.. I know the whole of this seems to be wrong from the start... so how to do this?
 
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Are you assuming P and ##\gamma## remain the same ?
 
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mooncrater said:

Homework Statement


A closed organ pipe resonates in its fundamental mode at a frequency of ##200Hz## in ##O_2## at a certain temperature. If the pipe contains 2 moles of ##O_2## and 3 moles of ##O_3## are now added to it, then what will be the fundamental frequency of same pipe at same temperature?
[Given answer is ##172. 7Hz##]

Homework Equations


The relevant equation according to me is:
##v =√(\gamma P/\rho) ## (in a gas speed of a wave)

The Attempt at a Solution


What I did is:
Velocity of a wave in a gas=
$$v=√(\gamma P/\rho)$$
So using ##v=\nu\lambda##
We can say that
##\nu_1/\nu_2=√(\rho_2/\rho_1)##
And we know that
##\rho_1=4×16/V ## where V is the volume of pipe
And ##\rho_2=3×3×16+2×2×16/V=13×16/V##
Therefore my frequency is coming out to be
##110 Hz##
Which is wrong.. I know the whole of this seems to be wrong from the start... so how to do this?
First what is the gamma for diatomic gas?
 
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Okay, ##\gamma## Will also change for ##O_2## and ##O_3##.
For a diatomic gas it is 7/5 and for a triatomic gas it's 4/3.
 
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Thanks I got it now:smile:
 
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Care to enlighten us with your workings ?
 
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BvU said:
Care to enlighten us with your workings ?
Yup... why not...
I just put the values of ##\gamma ##
too, instead of cancelling them while comparing the resonant frequencies in the two cases.
 
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mooncrater said:
Yup... why not...
I just put the values of ##\gamma ##
too, instead of cancelling them while comparing the resonant frequencies in the two cases.
But γ would not be 4/3 when you mix both of them.
What would be equivalent γ then?
 
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Hmmm.. ##\gamma## can be calculated by comparing the internal energies of the gases in the two cases. :
## n_1C_v1ΔT+n_2C_v2ΔT=(n_1+n_2)C_{net}Δ T##
Cancelling ##ΔT##
##2×(7/5)R+3×(4/3)R=5×R/(\gamma-1)##
Cancelling ##R##
##\gamma=59/34##
But it's giving the answer 123. 51 Hz
 
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mooncrater said:
Hmmm.. ##\gamma## can be calculated by comparing the internal energies of the gases in the two cases. :
## n_1C_v1ΔT+n_2C_v2ΔT=(n_1+n_2)C_{net}Δ T##
Cancelling ##ΔT##
##2×(7/5)R+3×(4/3)R=5×R/(\gamma-1)##
Cancelling ##R##
##\gamma=59/34##
But it's giving the answer 123. 51 Hz
What about P?
 
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I would expect ##\gamma## to come out between 1.4 and 1.3, not at 1.74 :rolleyes:
 

Related to Pipes, resonating frequencies and yeah some gases

What are resonating frequencies?

Resonating frequencies refer to the specific frequencies at which an object or system naturally vibrates or oscillates. These frequencies are determined by the physical properties of the object or system, such as its shape, size, and composition.

How do pipes create resonating frequencies?

Pipes can create resonating frequencies by trapping air inside and forcing it to vibrate at specific frequencies. The length and shape of the pipe determine the specific frequencies that can be produced.

Why do some gases have higher resonating frequencies than others?

The resonating frequencies of gases are determined by their molecular structure and the distance between molecules. Gases with lighter molecules or shorter distances between molecules tend to have higher resonating frequencies.

Can pipes produce multiple resonating frequencies?

Yes, pipes can produce multiple resonating frequencies simultaneously. This is known as harmonic resonance and occurs when the natural frequency of the air inside the pipe is a multiple of the fundamental frequency.

How are resonating frequencies used in science?

Resonating frequencies are used in various fields of science, including acoustics, physics, and chemistry. They can be used to analyze the properties of objects and systems, as well as to create and manipulate sound waves and chemical reactions.

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