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

Doppler effect for sound waves — practice question

A binary star is made up of two stars that orbit a shared centre. Light from one star is detected on the Earth. The measured frequency of the light changes from a minimum frequency $f_{\min}$ to a maximum frequency $f_{\max}$, as shown. The rotation rate of the binary star rises. How do $f_{\max}$ and $f_{\min}$ change?

  • A$f_{\max}$ decreases, $f_{\min}$ decreases
  • B$f_{\max}$ decreases, $f_{\min}$ increases
  • C$f_{\max}$ increases, $f_{\min}$ decreases
  • D$f_{\max}$ increases, $f_{\min}$ increases

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