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

question 38

Multiple Choice

A 1056-hertz tuning fork is struck at the same time as a note on the piano and you hear 2 beats/second. You tighten the piano string very slightly and then hear 3 beats/second. What is the frequency of the piano string?

• A)1053 hertz
• B)1054 hertz
• C)1056 hertz
• D)1058 hertz
• E)1059 hertz

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