The number of beats per second resulting from the vibration x1 = a cos 500 πt and x2 = a cos 508 πt is
(a) zero
(b) 2
(c) 4
(d) 8
Correct option: (c) 4
Explanation:
∆n = n2 – n1
= 508π / 2π - 500π / 2π = 4