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A tuning fork whose frequency is given by the manufacturer as 512 Hz is being tested using an accurate oscillator.It is found that they produce 2 beats per second,when the oscillator reads 514 Hz and 6 beats per second,when it reads 510 Hz.The actual frequency of the fork is

A

508 Hz

B

512 Hz

C

516 Hz

D

518 Hz

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D
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