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

Doppler effect for sound waves — practice question

An observer is positioned at the summit of a tall tower. An aeroplane that is emitting sound with a frequency of $1000\,\text{Hz}$ moves towards the observer at a speed of $165\,\text{m s}^{-1}$. The speed of sound is $330\,\text{m s}^{-1}$. What frequency does the observer receive for the sound?

  • A$330\,\text{Hz}$
  • B$667\,\text{Hz}$
  • C$1000\,\text{Hz}$
  • D$2000\,\text{Hz}$

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