JEE MainPhysicsWaves and Sound
A stationary sound source emitting a frequency of 620 Hz and a stationary observer are located at the same position. A large flat board, placed at some distance from them, is executing simple harmonic motion such that its surface remains perpendicular to the straight line joining the source and the board. The displacement of the board along this line is given by x(t) = 0.2 (50t) , where x is in meters and t is in sec
Correct answer
40
Step-by-step solution
The maximum velocity of the board executing simple harmonic motion is: v_ max = A = 0.2 50 = 10 m s ⁻¹ The maximum beat frequency is heard when the board is moving towards the source and observer at its maximum speed. The board acts as a moving observer receiving the sound, and then as a moving source reflecting it. Frequency received by the board moving towards the source: f₁ = f₀ ( v + v_ max v ) The board reflects this sound, acting as a source moving towards the stationary observer. The frequency heard by the o