AP EAMCET201920 Apr 2019Morning ShiftPhysicsWaves and SoundActual
An observer moves towards a stationary source of sound with a speed ( 1 5 ^ th ) of the speed of sound. The wavelength and frequency of the waves emitted by the source are ( ) and (f ) respectively. The apparent frequency and wavelength heard by the observer are respectively,
Options
- A(1.2 f, )
- B(f, 1.2 )
- C(0.8 f, 0.8 )
- D(1.2 f, 1.2 )
Correct answer
A. (1.2 f, )
Step-by-step solution
When an observer moves towards on a stationary source of sound, then apparent frequency heard by the observer increases. The apparent frequency heard in this situation. (f^ = ( v+v₀ v-v_s ) f, ) (As source is stationary) Hence, (v_s=0 ) ( aligned & f^ = ( v+v₀ v ) f & Given, v₀= v 5 & f^ = ( v+ v 5 v ) f= 6 5 f=1.2 f aligned ) Motion of the observer does not affect the wavelength reaching the observer, hence wavelength remains ( ). Hence, the apparent frequency and wavelength heard by the observes are respectively,