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When a tuning fork is excited, molecules...

When a tuning fork is excited, molecules of air vibrate in accordance with the equation `X=Acos(512pit)`. When this tuning fork and another identical tuning fork loaded with a little wax are excited together, 4 beats are heard. What is the frequency of the second fork loaded with wax.

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To solve the problem, we will follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the frequency of the first tuning fork The equation of motion for the first tuning fork is given as: \[ X = A \cos(512 \pi t) \] From the equation, we can identify the angular frequency \( \omega \): \[ \omega = 512 \pi \] ...
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