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

Doppler effect for sound waves — practice question

A sound wave with frequency $f$ is produced by a source S that is not moving. The source then travels away from an observer who remains stationary. Which statement is correct?

  • AThe frequency of the source S and the observed frequency are now both higher than $f$.
  • BThe frequency of the source S and the observed frequency are now both lower than $f$.
  • CThe frequency of the source S is now lower than $f$.
  • DThe observed frequency is now lower than $f$.

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