Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 17 - Waves-II - Problems - Page 509: 54a

Answer

The maximum number of beat frequencies is $~~10$

Work Step by Step

It is possible that each pair of tuning forks produces a different beat frequency. We can find the number of beat frequencies in this case: $5C2 = \frac{5!}{2!\cdot 3!} = 10$ The maximum number of beat frequencies is $~~10$
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