Two waves represented by y1=3sin(2000πt−50x) and y2=3sin(2008πt+50x) are approaching each other. The number of beats heard per second will be
(Assume SI units)
A
8Hz
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B
4Hz
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C
1Hz
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D
5Hz
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Solution
The correct option is B4Hz Given: y1=3sin(2000πt−50x) y2=3sin(2008πt+50x)
Frequency of the first wave, f1=ω12π=2000π2π=1000Hz
and for the second wave, f2=ω22π=2008π2π=1004Hz
Now, beat frequency, fb=|f1−f2|=4Hz ⇒4 beats per second.