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PHY 104 PHY 104 Past Questions Objective Question

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Two sound waves of equal amplitude with slightly different frequencies will result in
Options
A An echo
B The Doppler Effect
C Alternation of loudness of sound known as beats
Correct Answer
D Two separate sound
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

When two sound waves of slightly different frequencies interfere, they produce beats, which are periodic variations in loudness.

Hint

Beats are produced by superposition of two waves with different frequencies.

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