A tuning fork of frequency `256 Hz` and an open organ pipe of slightly lower frequency are at `17^(@) C`. When sounded together , they produce ` 4 beats ` . On altering that the number of beats per second first dimensions to in what direction has the temperature of the air in the pipe been altered ?

Explanation

To solve the problem step by step, we will analyze the situation involving the tuning fork and the organ pipe, and how the temperature affects the frequency and the production of beats.

### Step 1: Understand the given data
We have:
- Frequency of tuning fork, \( f_t = 256 \, \text{Hz} \)
- Number of beats produced, \( n = 4 \, \text{beats/s} \)
- Temperature, \( T_1 = 17^\circ C \)

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