wave_mechanics dopplers_effect Question 31

Question: An observer is moving away from source of sound of frequency 100 Hz. His speed is 33 m/s. If speed of sound is 330 m/s, then the observed frequency is

[EAMCET (Engg.) 1995; CPMT 1999]

Options:

A) 90 Hz

B) 100 Hz

C) 91 Hz

D) 110 Hz

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

$ n’=n( \frac{v-v _{O}}{v} )=( \frac{330-33}{330} )\times 100=90 $

$ Hz $