SOLUTION: Two frequencies of sound are played on an instrument governed by the function n(t)=8cos(20πt)cos(1000πt). What is the period and frequency of the fast and slow oscillation? What

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Question 1161878: Two frequencies of sound are played on an instrument governed by the function n(t)=8cos(20πt)cos(1000πt). What is the period and frequency of the fast and slow oscillation? What is the amplitude?
Answer by ikleyn(52781)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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cos(a)*cos(b) =  + .


There are two harmonic modes in this instrument.


The low frequency is  Hertz = 490 Hertz;  the period is   of a second.


The high frequency is  Hertz = 510 Hertz;  the period is   of a second.


The amplitude is 4 units for each harmonic mode.



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