The frequency of the lowest note played on a flute at room temperature (20 o C) is

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The frequency of the lowest note played on a flute at room temperature (20oC) is 262 Hz. What would be the frequency of the same note when the flute is played outside in the winter and the air temperature in the flute is 0oC?

Speed of sound at T = 20°C = 293 K: 

v = 20.1 x √293 = 344 m/s


Speed of sound at T = 0°C = 273 K: 

v = 20.1 x √273 = 332 m/s


The speed of sound is lower by a factor of (332 / 344) = 0.965. The frequency is reduced to:

f = 262 Hz ⋅ 0.965
f = 253 Hz

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Inquiry into Physics

ISBN: 978-1305959422

8th edition

Authors: Vern J. Ostdiek, Donald J. Bord

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