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A natural horn (trumpet with no valves) is similar to a pipe open at both ends. A musician plans to create a fundamental frequency of 256 Hz (middle C) using the horn.

A talented musician can produce a number of overtones on this natural horn. What would be the frequency of the fourth overtone produce when the musician is playing a middle C fundamental?

A) 512 Hz 

B) 768 Hz 

C) 1024 Hz 

D) 1280 Hz 

E) 1536 Hz

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The correct option is: (D) 1280 Hz

Explanation:

The fourth overtone is the fifth harmonic, 5 x the fundamental.

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