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Physics Wave and Sound Doppler’s Effect MCQ (Single Correct)

An observer moves towards a stationary source of sound with a speed th of the speed of sound. The wavelength and frequency of the source emitted are and respective. The apparent frequency and wavelength recorded by the observer are respectively: -

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D

When an observer moves towards an stationary source of sound, then apparent frequency heard by the observer increases. The apparent frequency heard in this situation

as source is stationary hence,

Given

Substituting in the relation for , we have

Motion of observer does not affect the wavelength reaching the observer, hence, wavelength remains

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