Question 120 of 142
A tuning fork of unknown frequency produces with a fork of known frequency . When fork is filed, the beat frequency decreases to . What is the frequency of fork ?
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Answer: (A)
Initially beat frequency
so, or
after filing frequency increases slightly so, new value of frequency of
Now, beat frequency
new or
hence, original frequency of is
so, or
after filing frequency increases slightly so, new value of frequency of
Now, beat frequency
new or
hence, original frequency of is