AIIMS2001Physics-Waves

AIIMS 2001 Physics Doppler Effect MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11

A source of frequency 240 Hz is moving towards an observer with a velocity of 20 m/s. The observer is now moving towards the source with a velocity of 20 m/s. Apparent frequency heard by observer, if velocity of sound is 340 m/s, is

A

268 Hz

B

270 Hz

C

360 Hz

D

240 Hz

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Using the Doppler effect formula, the apparent frequency is calculated considering both source and observer are moving towards each other.

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