14.7 - BEATS
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Practice Questions
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What is a beat?
💡 Hint: Think about sound waves.
How do you calculate beat frequency?
💡 Hint: Use the formula: |ν1 - ν2|.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What phenomenon do beats result from?
💡 Hint: Consider how waves interact.
True or False: The beat frequency is always the sum of the two frequencies.
💡 Hint: Remember the calculation method.
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Challenge Problems
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Two piano strings produce beats of frequency 6 Hz when played together. If one string is slightly tightened and the beat frequency reduces to 4 Hz, find the possible frequencies of the two strings given one is at 440 Hz.
💡 Hint: Use the concept of beat frequency and adjust accordingly.
How might the concept of beats be used in engineering to ensure precision in machinery or communication systems?
💡 Hint: Consider how tuning and harmony mirrors engineering precision.
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