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Two forks produce 4 beats/s. When wax is attached to one fork, the beats cease. Now the forks have frequencies in the ratio

A

`1 : 2`

B

`1 : 1`

C

`2 : 1`

D

`1 : 4`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`n_(1) - n_(2) = 0`
`n_(1) = n_(2)`
`(n_(1))/(n_(2)) = (1)/(1)`
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