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Physics

Beat Frequency

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Beat frequency is the number of amplitude variations per second produced by the interference of two waves with close frequencies.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever noticed that when two musical instruments play slightly different notes, they create a pulsing sound? That's beat frequency in action.