Two Identical Tuning Forks Vibrate at 256 Hz

question 70

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 frequency of the loaded tuning fork is:

• A)250 Hz
• B)253 Hz
• C)256 Hz
• D)259 Hz
• E)262 Hz

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