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An organ pipe of length 0.4 m is open at both ends. The speed of sound in the air is 340 m/s. The fundamental frequency is ______ 

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  • 405 Hz

  • 415 Hz

  • 425 Hz

  • 435 Hz

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An organ pipe of length 0.4 m is open at both ends. The speed of sound in the air is 340 m/s. The fundamental frequency is 425 Hz.

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