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A source of unknown frequency gives 4 beats/s when sounded with a source of known frequency 250 Hz. The second harmonic of the source of unknown frequency gives five beats per second when sounded with a source of frequency 513 Hz. The unknown frequency is                                                                                               [NEET 2013]

A)  254 Hz               

B)  246 Hz

C)  240 Hz     

D)   260 Hz

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

Here,

Hence, unknown frequency is 254 Hz.