wave_mechanics dopplers_effect Question 2

Question: A source of sound of frequency 450 cycles/sec is moving towards a stationary observer with 34 m/sec speed. If the speed of sound is 340 m/sec, then the apparent frequency will be

[MP PMT 1987]

Options:

A) 410 cycles/sec

B) 500 cycles/sec

C) 550 cycles/sec

D) 450 cycles/sec

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

$ n’=n( \frac{v}{v-v _{0}} )=450( \frac{340}{340-34} )=500 $

$ cycles/\sec $



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