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PHY 102 PHY 102 Past Questions Objective Question

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Two tuning forks have frequencies 256 and 260 Hz. What is the beat frequency if the forks both vibrate at the same time?
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| = 4 Hz.

Hint

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

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