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Q.

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

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a

zero

b

0.5%

c

5%

d

20%

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

When observer moves towards stationary source, then the apparent frequency is given by 
n=nv+vOv  or  nn=v+vOv  Here vo=V5=3205=64m/s  nn=320+64320=384320 erefore, percentage incrcas ennn=nn1=3843201×100 =384320320×100=64320×100=20%   

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