Physics-Beats

NEET Physics Beats MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Easy-Class 11

Two tuning forks produce sound waves of frequencies 256 Hz and 260 Hz. What is the beat frequency produced by these two waves?

A

4 Hz

B

2 Hz

C

8 Hz

D

6 Hz

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The beat frequency is the absolute difference between the two frequencies, calculated as ubeat=u1u2=260 Hz256 Hz=4 Hz u_{beat} = u_1 - u_2 = 260 \text{ Hz} - 256 \text{ Hz} = 4 \text{ Hz}.

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