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When two tuning forks (fork 1 and fork 2) are sounded simultaneously, 4 beats per second are heard. Now, some tape is attached on the prong of the…

JEE Main 2005 — Physics Waves & Oscillations

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When two tuning forks (fork 1 and fork 2) are sounded simultaneously, 4 beats per second are heard. Now, some tape is attached on the prong of the fork 2 . When the tuning forks are sounded again, 6 beats per seconds are heard. If the frequency of fork 1 is 200 Hz200 \mathrm{~Hz}200 Hz, then what was the original frequency of fork 2 ?

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Held on 30 Apr 2005 · Verified 6 Jul 2026.

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  1. A

    200 Hz200 \mathrm{~Hz}200 Hz

  2. B

    202 Hz202 \mathrm{~Hz}202 Hz

  3. C

    196 Hz196 \mathrm{~Hz}196 Hz

  4. D

    204 Hz204 \mathrm{~Hz}204 Hz

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