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

Doppler effect for sound waves — practice question

A stationary observer is approached by a high-speed train travelling at a speed of $80\,\text{m s}^{-1}$. The horn on the train produces a sound with frequency $250\,\text{Hz}$. The speed of sound is $340\,\text{m s}^{-1}$. What frequency is observed from the horn?

  • A$190\,\text{Hz}$
  • B$200\,\text{Hz}$
  • C$310\,\text{Hz}$
  • D$330\,\text{Hz}$

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