Neco 2023 Physics Question 18

Practice objective / multiple choice question 18 from the 2023 Neco Physics examination.

Neco 2023 Physics Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 18 NECO • 2023 • PHYSICS • objective

Two tuning forks of frequencies \(256\ \text{Hz}\) and \(260\ \text{Hz}\) are sounded together, producing beats. A stretched string fixed at both ends vibrates at its fundamental frequency equal to the average of the two fork frequencies. If the speed of transverse waves on the string is \(120\ \text{m s}^{-1}\), find (a) the length of the string in metres (to three decimal places) and (b) the beat frequency in hertz.

Answer Options

A. 0.233 m, 5 Hz
B. 0.200 m, 8 Hz
C. 0.250 m, 2 Hz
Correct Answer D. 0.233 m, 4 Hz
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
0.233 m, 4 Hz

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This is Neco 2023 Physics Question 18. It is one of the objective questions from the 2023 Neco Physics examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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