Q.

The frequency of echo will be _______ Hz if the train blowing a whistle of frequency 320 Hz is moving with a velocity of 36 km/h towards a hill from which an echo is heard by the train driver. Velocity of sound in air is 330 m/s.

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answer is 340.

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Detailed Solution

vs=36×518=10m/sec

The frequency that reaches the hill will reflect, and this will act as a source to the driver in train.

Apparent frequency that reaches the hill =330330-10(320)=330Hz, this will act as source for driver.

Apparent frequency heard by the driver in train =330+10330(330)=340Hz

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