3D32.20 Organ Pipe

Concepts

Air column resonance

Overview

An organ pipe resonates at a specific pitch when air is forced through it.

Details

Equipment

  • [1] Organ pipe

Classroom Assembly

  1. Blow into the organ pipe mouthpiece. If it doesn't emit a sound, adjust the opening between the top piece and the main tube body.

Important Notes

  • Details of the organ pipe can't be seen in a large lecture hall, but the sound can be clearly heard.

Script

  1. Blow into the mouthpiece of the organ pipe.

 

Additional Resources

References

  • PIRA 3D32.20

Disclaimer

  • Don't attempt this at home!

Last revised

  • 2024

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