When a tuning fork of unknown frequency is sounded simultaneously with a 512 Hz tuning fork, 20 beats are heard in 4.0 seconds. What are the possible frequencies of the unknown tuning fork?

2 answers

F1 = 512 - 20/4 = 507 Hz.

F2 = 512 + 20/4 = 517 Hz.
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