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The number of beats produced per second is equal to____________________?

A
the sum of the frequencies of two tuning forks
B
the difference of the frequencies of two tuning forks
✓ Official correct answer
C
the ratio of the frequencies of two tuning forks
D
the frequency of either of the two tuning forks

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A
the sum of the frequencies of two tuning forks
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B
the difference of the frequencies of two tuning forks
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C
the ratio of the frequencies of two tuning forks
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D
the frequency of either of the two tuning forks
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Explanation
The beat frequency heard when two tuning forks sound together equals the difference between their two frequencies.

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