Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Doppler effect for sound waves

Doppler effect for sound waves — practice question

A buzzer that produces sound with frequency $846\ \text{Hz}$ is fixed to a string and whirled in a horizontal circle. Its linear speed is $25.0\ \text{m s}^{-1}$. The speed of sound is $340\ \text{m s}^{-1}$. What is the maximum frequency heard by the observer?

  • A$783\ \text{Hz}$
  • B$788\ \text{Hz}$
  • C$908\ \text{Hz}$
  • D$913\ \text{Hz}$

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