A tuning fork of frequency 480 Hz is used to vibrate a sonometer wire having natural frequency 410 Hz. The wire will vibrate with a frequency
A
410Hz
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B
480Hz
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C
820Hz
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D
960Hz
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Solution
The correct option is B480Hz The simple harmonic disturbance produced by the tuning fork is transmitted to the wire through the bridges in the sonometer. Hence the wire will vibrate with the same frequency as the tuning fork.