NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020PhysicsWaves and SoundPractice
A sound wave of frequency f propagating through the air at a speed c is reflected from a surface which is moving away from the source with a constant speed v . The frequency of the reflected wave as perceived by the observer at the position of the source will be
Options
- Af ( c + 2 v ) c + v
- Bf ( c + v ) c - v
- Cf ( c - v ) c + v
- Df ( c - v ) c - 2 v
Correct answer
C. f ( c - v ) c + v
Step-by-step solution
In the first case observer (surface) is moving away, so the perceived frequency is f ′ = f ( c − v c ) In the second case source (surface) is moving away, so the perceived frequency is f ″ = f ′ ( c c + v ) = f ( c − v c + v )