AIPMT PRELIMS2000Physics-Waves

AIPMT PRELIMS 2000 Physics Beat Frequency MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11

Two stationary sources each emitting waves of wave length λ. An observer moves from one source to other with velocity u. Then number of beats heared by him :

A

2u/λ

B

u/λ

C

√u/λ

D

u/2λ

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The beat frequency is determined by the relative velocity of the observer and the wavelength, calculated as u/λ.

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