Two similar sonometer wires have fundamental frequencies of $500 \, Hz$. They are under the same tension. By what percentage should the tension be increased in one wire so that the two wires produce $5 \, \text{beats/sec}$ (in $\%$)?

  • A
    $1$
  • B
    $2$
  • C
    $3$
  • D
    $4$

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