Doppler Effect of Sound Waves
 

Doppler Effect of Sound Waves problem 13


An observer hears a sound wave emitted from a moving source. The observed frequency is less than the frequency of sound emitted from the source. What could be the reason for this?


  • The source is moving away from the observer.


  • The source is moving towards the observer.


  • The speed of the sound wave in air decreases due to the movement of the source.


  • The speed of the sound wave in air increases due to the movement of the source.


 

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