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

Doppler effect for sound waves — practice question

The diagram illustrates a car moving from point X to point Y in a straight path at a steady speed between person P and person Q. As it moves, the car keeps its horn sounding all the time. The horn produces sound with a fixed frequency. Which of the following statements about the sounds heard by person P and person Q during the car’s movement are correct? 1. Person P hears a sound whose frequency increases. 2. Person Q hears a sound whose frequency decreases. 3. Person Q always hears a sound with a higher frequency than person P.

  • A1, 2 and 3
  • B1 and 2 only
  • C3 only
  • Dnone of them

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