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A sounding source of frequency 500 Hz moves towards a stationary observer with a velocity of 30 ms-1. If the velocity of sound in air is 330 ms-1, find frequency heard by the observer.
PhysicsWaves and SoundNEET
Options:
  • A 500 Hz
  • B 550 Hz
  • C 355 Hz
  • D 55.5 Hz
Solution:
2259 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 550 Hz
f=500 Hz vo=0

vs=30 m s-1, v=330 m s-1

From ,

f'=fv-vov-vs=500300330-30=550 Hz

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