Which of the following diagrams correctly illustrates the mode of oscillation of air in a tube for the first overtone?

( The diagrams above are meant to help you in answering this question)

 

Which of the following diagrams correctly illustrates the mode of oscillation of air in a tube for the first overtone?

( The diagrams above are meant to help you in answering this question)

 

A.

A

B.

B

C.

C

D.

D

Correct answer is B

The diagram above is a full wavelength and the length of an open pipe during first overtone equals one wavelength i.e. l = λ