Q.

An observer moves towards a stationary source of sound, with a velocity one-fifth one-fourth of  the velocity of sound. What is the percentage increase in the apparent frequency?

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a

25%

b

0.5%  

c

20%

d

Zero

answer is B.

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When observer moves towards stationary source then apparent frequency 
 n'=[v+v v]n=[v+v/5v]n=65n=1.2n
   Increment in frequency = 0.2n so percentage change in frequency =0.2nn×100=20%.

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