KCET2026PhysicsWaves and Sound
A source of frequency gives 6 beats/second when sounded with a source of frequency 200 Hz. The second Harmonic of frequency 2 of the source gives 8 beats/second when sounded with a source of frequency 420 Hz. The value of is
Options
- A205 Hz
- B206 Hz
- C195 Hz
- D210 Hz
Correct answer
B. 206 Hz
Step-by-step solution
Given that the source of frequency gives 6 beats/second with a source of 200 Hz: = 200 6 = 206 Hz or 194 Hz The second harmonic of the source has a frequency of 2 . It gives 8 beats/second with a source of 420 Hz: 2 = 420 8 2 = 428 Hz or 412 Hz = 214 Hz or 206 Hz The common value satisfying both conditions is = 206 Hz. Answer: 206 Hz