wave_mechanics dopplers_effect Question 56

Question: A source emits a sound of frequency of 400 Hz, but the listener hears it to be 390 Hz. Then

[Odisha JEE 2003]

Options:

A) The listener is moving towards the source

B) The source is moving towards the listener

C) The listener is moving away from the source

D) The listener has a hearing impairment

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Since apparent frequency is lesser than the actual frequency, hence the relative separation between source and listener should be decreasing.



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