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Two tuning forks with natural frequencies 340 Hz each move relative to a stationary observer. One fork moves away from the observer, while the other moves towards the observer at the same speed. The observer hears beats of frequency 3 Hz. Find the speed of the tuning forks.

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When two identical sources move symmetrically: • Beat frequency arises due to Doppler shift. • Use difference of apparent frequencies. • Medium speed cancels out neatly.
Updated On: Mar 20, 2026
  • \(1.5\,\text{m/s}\)
  • \(2\,\text{m/s}\)
  • \(1\,\text{m/s}\)
  • 2.5m/s
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The Correct Option is A

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