AIPMT PRELIMS2006Physics-Waves
AIPMT PRELIMS 2006 Physics Beat Frequency MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11
Two sound waves with wavelengths 5.0 m and 5.5 m respectively, each propagate in a gas with velocity 330 m/s. We expect the following number of beats per second:
A
12
B
0
C
3
D
6
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
The beat frequency is the difference in frequencies of the two waves. f1 = v/λ1 = 330/5 = 66 Hz, f2 = v/λ2 = 330/5.5 = 60 Hz. Beat frequency = |f¹⁻ f2| = 6 Hz.
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