Two Identical Tuning Forks Vibrate at 256 Hz

question 2

Multiple Choice

Two identical tuning forks vibrate at 256 Hz. One of them is then loaded with a drop of wax, after which 6 beats per second are heard. The period of the loaded tuning fork is:

• A) 0.006 s
• B) 0.005 s
• C) 0.004 s
• D) 0.003 s
• E) none of these

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