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Question: A tuning fork of frequency 480 Hz produces 10 beats per second when sounded with a vibrating sonomet...

A tuning fork of frequency 480 Hz produces 10 beats per second when sounded with a vibrating sonometer string. What must have been the frequency of the string if a slight increase in tension produces lesser beats per second than before-

A

460 Hz

B

470 Hz

C

480 Hz

D

490 Hz

Answer

470 Hz

Explanation

Solution

v = 480 Hz

v¢ = v ± 10 = 470 or 490