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Question:

A train moving at a speed of 220 m/s towards a stationary object, emits a sound of frequency 1000 Hz. Some of the sound reaching the object gets reflected back to the train as an echo. The frequency of the echo as detected by the driver of the train is- (speed of sound in air is 330 m/s)

5000Hz

3000Hz

4000Hz

3500Hz

Solution:

The correct option is B 5000Hz
By applying Doppler effect,
ν′ = ν(v + vs)/(v - vs) = 1000(330 + 220)/330 - 220 = 1000(550/110) = 5000 Hz