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

Doppler effect for sound waves — practice question

A vehicle is travelling at a speed of $30.0\,\text{m s}^{-1}$ straight towards an observer who is stationary. The vehicle’s horn produces a sound with frequency $440\,\text{Hz}$. The speed of sound in air is $340\,\text{m s}^{-1}$. What is the frequency of the sound heard by the observer?

  • A$401\,\text{Hz}$
  • B$404\,\text{Hz}$
  • C$479\,\text{Hz}$
  • D$483\,\text{Hz}$

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