A 1056-Hertz Tuning Fork Is Sounded at the Same Time

question 6

Multiple Choice

A 1056-hertz tuning fork is sounded at the same time a piano note is struck. You hear three beats per second. What is the frequency of the piano string?

• A) not enough information to be certain
• B) 3168 hertz
• C) 1059 hertz
• D) 1056 hertz
• E) 1053 hertz

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