Medium MCQ +4 / -1

An observer moves directly away from a stationary source at speed $v_o$. The apparent frequency is (sound speed $v$, source frequency $f$):

  1. A $f(v + v_o)/v$
  2. B $f(v - v_o)/v$ Correct answer
  3. C $fv/(v + v_o)$
  4. D $fv/(v - v_o)$

Solution

Observer moving away: $f' = f(v - v_o)/v$.

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Subject: Physics · Chapter: Waves · Topic: Doppler Effect

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