MDCAT Physics MCQ #3960

Beats are formed when two waves of slightly different frequencies overlap. What is the beat frequency?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #3960

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Beats are formed when two waves of slightly different frequencies overlap. What is the beat frequency?

    • A) Sum of the frequencies
    • B) Difference of the frequencies
    • C) Product of the frequencies
    • D) Average of the frequencies

    Answer: Difference of the frequencies

    Explanation: Beat frequency is the absolute difference between the two frequencies. Option A is incorrect because it represents the sum, not the difference.