The wavelength of the sound produce by a source is 0.8 m. If the source moves towards the stationary listener at 32ms−1, what will be apparent wavelength of the sound? ( velocity of sound is 320ms−1)
A
0.80 m
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B
0.72 m
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C
0.40 m
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D
0.32 m
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Solution
The correct option is B 0.72 m
When a source of wavelength λ approaches to a stationary observer with a velocity vs, apparent wavelength λ′ of sound is given by ,