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If the frequency of a sound wave produced by an oscillating piston of a long tube filled with air is 20 Hz, then how many oscillations does the piston complete per minute?

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If the frequency of a sound wave produced by an oscillating piston of a long tube filled with air is 20 Hz, then how many oscillations does the piston complete per minute?

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Frequency is $$20\ \text{Hz}$$, i.e. 20 oscillations per second. In one minute: $$20\ \text{Hz}\times 60\ \text{s}=1200$$ oscillations. So the piston completes 1200 oscillations per minute.

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Chapter 10: Sound Waves: Characteristics and Applications - Intext Questions [Page 195]

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NCERT Science Exploration [English] Class 9
Chapter 10 Sound Waves: Characteristics and Applications
Intext Questions | Q 8. | Page 195
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