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Beats are the results of____________________?

A
diffraction of sound waves
B
constructive and destructive interference
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C
polarization
D
destructive interference

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A
diffraction of sound waves
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B
constructive and destructive interference
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C
polarization
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D
destructive interference
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Explanation
Beats arise from the alternating constructive and destructive interference of two sound waves with slightly different frequencies.

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