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Two identical tuning forks vibrate at 587 Hz. After a small piece of clay is placed on one of them, eight beats per second are heard. What is the period of the tuning fork that holds the clay?

A

`1.67 xx 10^(-3) s`

B

`1.70 xx 10^(-3) s `

C

`1.73 xx 10^(-3) s `

D

`1.76 xx 10^(-3) s `

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