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Homework Statement
Can someone please tell me simply why pipes of different size and length make different sounds?
Longer pipes have a longer wavelength, which means that it takes longer for a full sound wave to travel through the pipe. This results in a lower frequency and therefore a lower pitch sound.
Pipes with larger diameters have more space for the sound waves to travel through, resulting in a larger amplitude (or volume) of the sound produced.
The material of the pipe can affect the density and stiffness, which in turn affects the speed of sound waves traveling through it. This can result in subtle differences in the tone and quality of the sound produced.
The holes or openings on the sides of pipes allow for air to escape, which can change the pitch of the sound produced. This is often used in wind instruments to create different notes and sounds.
Yes, the length and size of a pipe can be specifically designed to produce certain musical notes. This is the principle behind wind instruments and organ pipes, where the length and size of each pipe is carefully calculated to create a specific range of notes.