The beats frequency (sensible) for a human car is _____________________?

Correct answer: B. 7 Hz

  • A. 42Hz
  • B. 7 Hz
  • C. 256Hz
  • D. 262Hz

Explanation

Beat frequency is the absolute difference between the frequencies of two close sounds, fbeat = |f1 - f2|. Among the choices, 7 Hz is the sensible beat frequency and lies within the commonly audible range of beats. A student may choose 42 Hz by confusing one of the source frequencies with their difference.

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