Tuning Forks #1, #2, and #3 Each Have Slightly Different

question 41

Multiple Choice

Tuning forks #1, #2, and #3 each have slightly different frequencies.When #1 and #2 are sounded together, a beat frequency of 3 Hz results. When #2 and #3 are sounded together, a beat frequency of 5 Hz results. If the frequency of #1 is 100 Hz, which of the following cannot be the frequency of #3?

• A) 92 Hz
• B) 95 Hz
• C) 98 Hz
• D) 102 Hz
• E) 108 Hz

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