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

Doppler effect for sound waves — practice question

A source X produces a sound wave with a steady frequency $f$. This wave is then detected by a stationary detector Y. The frequency measured by Y is smaller than $f$. What could explain this?

  • ABetween X and Y, the wave undergoes diffraction.
  • BBetween X and Y, the wave undergoes reflection.
  • CX is moving away from Y.
  • DX is moving towards Y.

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