For sound waves, if the number of nodes for the 5th harmonic of an open-ended pipe is n and that for the 9th harmonic of the same pipe with one of its ends closed is m , the ratio n m is

1. A. 5 9
2. B. 9 5
3. C. 1
4. D. 3 5

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