wave_mechanics Beats Question 10

Question: Two tuning forks of frequencies 256 and 258 vibrations/sec are sounded together, then time interval between consecutive maxima heard by the observer is

[MP PET/PMT 1988]

Options:

A) 2 sec

B) 0.5 sec

C) 250 sec

D) 252 sec

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

$ T=\frac{1}{258-256} $ = $ 0.5\sec $