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Doppler's effect will not be applicable when the velocity of sound source is
PhysicsWaves and SoundJEE Main
Options:
  • A Equal to that of the sound velocity
  • B Less than the velocity of sound
  • C Greater than the velocity of sound
  • D Zero
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Greater than the velocity of sound
Doppler effect is defined only for waves with velocity lesser than or equal to that of sound. Hence, any wave with velocity greater than the velocity of sound will not have doppler effect.

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