Q. Two vibrating tuning forks produce progressive waves given by $y_{1} = 4\sin{500\pi t\ and\ y_{2} = \sin{50\pi t}}$. Number of beats produced per minute is

A) 360
B) 180
C) 3
D) 60
Explanation

(b) Given,
$y_{1} = 4\sin{500\pi t}\ldots..(i)$
$y_{2} = 2\sin{506\ \pi t}\ \ \ldots..(ii)$
Comparing Eqs. (i) and (ii)
Y=a sin ωt……………(iii)
We have,
$\omega_{1} = 500\pi\ $
$\Longrightarrow f_{1}\ \frac{500\pi}{2\pi} = 250beats/s$
And
$\omega_{2} = 506\pi$
$\Longrightarrow \ \ \ f_{22} = \frac{506\pi}{2\pi} = 253\ beats/s$
Thus, number of beats produced
$= f_{2} - f_{1} = 253 - 250$
=3 beats/s
=3×60 beats/min
=180 beats/min

Dr. Abubacker
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker

Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist

Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.

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