A tuning fork A of unknown frequency produces 5 beats/s with a fork of known frequency 340 HZ.

Question:

A tuning fork A of unknown frequency produces 5 beats/s with a fork of known frequency $340 \mathrm{HZ}$. When fork A filed, the beat frequency decreases to 2 beats/s. What is the frequency of fork A?

  1. $342 \mathrm{~Hz}$

  2. $335 \mathrm{~Hz}$

  3. $338 \mathrm{~Hz}$

  4. $345 \mathrm{~Hz}$


Correct Option: , 2

Solution:

(2)

Given

Before Filed :

So answer should be $335 \mathrm{~Hz}$ or $345 \mathrm{~Hz}$.

After Filed :

After filed beat/sec decreases only in case of $335 \mathrm{~Hz}$.

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