Two Tuning Forks Sounding Together Result in a Beat Frequency

question 16

Multiple Choice

Two tuning forks sounding together result in a beat frequency of 4.00 Hz.If the frequency of one of the forks is 258 Hz,what is the frequency of the other?

• A)266 Hz or 250 Hz
• B)129 Hz
• C)254 Hz or 262 Hz
• D)64.5 Hz
• E)131 Hz

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