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Doppler Effect

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Doppler's effect in sound takes place when source and observer are :

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Stationary

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Moving with same velocity

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In relative motion

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C In relative motion
Apparent change in frequency due to motion of source and observe relative to the medium along the line of sight is called Doppler effect.
So, Doppler's effect in sound takes place when there is a relative motion between source and observer.

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