An tuning fork of frequency 480 Hz produces 10 beats per second when sounded with a vibrating sonometer string…

Q: An tuning fork of frequency 480 Hz produces 10 beats per second when sounded with a vibrating sonometer string. What must have been the frequency of the string if a slight increases in tension produces fewer beats per second than before ?

(a) 480 Hz

(b) 490 Hz

(c) 460 Hz

(d) 470 Hz

Ans:(d)

Sol: Frequency of tuning fork, n1 = 480 Hz

No. of beats/sec, m = 10

Frequency of string n2 =(480 ± 10) Hz

A slight increase in tension increases n2

As Number of beats/sec decreases, therefore m must be negative.

n2 = 480-10

= 470 Hz