Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1] · Physics · Sound Waves
Two trains are moving towards each other, each with a speed of 90...
Two trains are moving towards each other, each with a speed of . If one train sounds a whistle at , determine the apparent frequency heard in the other train. The speed of sound in air is .
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- A
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- D
Correct answer
A.
Step-by-step solution
Speed of each train,
Speed of sound,
Actual frequency,
Using the formula for Doppler effect when both source and observer are moving towards each other:
f' = 500 \left( \dfrac{350 + 25}{350 - 25} \right)f' = 500 \left( \dfrac{375}{325} \right)<br><br>f' = 500 \left( \dfrac{15}{13} \right)
\text{ Hz}
Rounding off to the nearest integer, the apparent frequency is \text{ Hz}.
Speed of sound,
Actual frequency,
Using the formula for Doppler effect when both source and observer are moving towards each other:
f' = 500 \left( \dfrac{350 + 25}{350 - 25} \right)f' = 500 \left( \dfrac{375}{325} \right)<br><br>f' = 500 \left( \dfrac{15}{13} \right)
\text{ Hz}
Rounding off to the nearest integer, the apparent frequency is \text{ Hz}.