The Doppler effect is applicable for

Light waves only

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Sound waves only

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Both light and sound waves

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C Both light and sound waves
An apparent change in frequency is observed in both sound and light waves when the source and the observer are in motion relative to each other.

Hence, Doppler effect is applicable for both sound as well as light waves.

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