15 beats are heard in 5 seconds when a piano key and a tuning fork of slightly higher frequency (440 Hz) are struck at the same time. What is the frequency of the sound emitted by the piano key?

Answer 1

Fp=440 - 15/5 = 437Hz = Freq. of piano.

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Answer 2

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