wave_mechanics dopplers_effect Question 4

Question: The frequency of a whistle of an engine is 600 cycles/sec is moving with the speed of 30 m/sec towards an observer. The apparent frequency will be (velocity of sound = 330 m/s)

[MP PMT 1989]

Options:

A) 600 cps

B) 660 cps

C) 990 cps

D) 330 cps

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

$ n’=n( \frac{v}{v-v _{S}} )=600( \frac{330}{300} )=660 $

$ cps $