Two Tuning Forks with Frequencies 264 and 262 Hz Produce

question 37

Multiple Choice

Two tuning forks with frequencies 264 and 262 Hz produce "beats". What is the beat frequency (in Hz) ?

• A) 4
• B) 2
• C) 1
• D) 3
• E) 0 (no beats are produced)

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