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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 5 Objective Question

Question

Two tuning forks: 256 Hz and 260 Hz. Beat frequency?
Options
A 16 Hz
B 4 Hz
Correct Answer
C 2 Hz
D 8 Hz
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Beat frequency = |f₁ - f₂| = |256-260| = 4 Hz.

Hint

f_beat = |f₁ - f₂|.

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