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

Doppler effect for sound waves — practice question

A train moves along a straight track with constant speed of $30\,\text{m s}^{-1}$. Its horn emits a continuous sound at frequency $2400\,\text{Hz}$. An observer is at rest beside the railway line. As the train comes towards the observer, passes him, and then recedes. The speed of sound is $340\,\text{m s}^{-1}$. What is the greatest difference between the frequencies of the sound heard by the observer?

  • A$190\,\text{Hz}$
  • B$230\,\text{Hz}$
  • C$430\,\text{Hz}$
  • D$460\,\text{Hz}$

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