NEET Physics Wave Mechanics NEET PYQ-Wave Mechanics

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    An observer moves towards a stationary source of sound with a speed 1/5th of the speed of sound. The wavelength and frequency of the source emitted are \[\lambda \] and f respectively. The apparent frequency and wavelength recorded by the observer are respectively:           [AIPMT 2003]

    A)  \[f,\,\,1,\,\,2\,\lambda \]

    B)                   \[0.8f,\,\,0.8\lambda \]

    C)  \[1.2\,f,\,\,1.2\,\lambda \]

    D)                   \[1.2\,f,\,\lambda \]

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    When an observer moves towards an stationary source of round, then apparent frequency heard by the observer increases. The apparent frequency heard in this situation
                            \[f'=\left( \frac{v+{{v}_{0}}}{v-{{v}_{s}}} \right)\,f\]
                As source is stationary hence, \[{{v}_{s}}=0\]
                \[\therefore \]      \[f'=\left( \frac{v+{{v}_{0}}}{v} \right)\,f\]
                Given,   \[{{v}_{0}}=\frac{v}{5}\]
                Substituting in the relation for \[f',\] we have
                            \[f'=\left( \frac{v+v/5}{v} \right)f\]
                            \[=\frac{6}{5}f=1.2\,f\]
    Motion of observer does not affect the wavelength reaching the observer, hence, wavelength remains \[\lambda \].


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