wave_mechanics dopplers_effect Question 30

Question: A whistle giving out 450 Hz approaches a stationary observer at a speed of 33 m/s. The frequency heard by the observer in Hz is

[IIT 1997 Cancelled]

Options:

A) 409

B) 429

C) 517

D) 500

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

The apparent frequency heard by the observer is given by $ n’=\frac{v}{v-v _{S}}n $ = $ \frac{330}{330-33}\times 450=\frac{330}{297}\times 450=500 $

$ Hz $