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A beat in acoustics is caused by the interference of two sounds that have
AEqual frequencies
BClose unequal frequencies
CVery different pitch
DOpposite directions
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Close unequal frequencies
Two close but unequal frequencies alternately reinforce and cancel, causing periodic volume changes.
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