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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

506

B

510

C

516

D

158

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To find the actual frequency of the tuning fork, we can use the information given about the beat frequencies produced when the tuning fork is tested with the oscillator at different frequencies. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Define the Variables:** Let the actual frequency of the tuning fork be \( f \). 2. **Using the First Beat Frequency (514 Hz):** ...
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