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

5%

b

20%

c

Zero

d

0.5%

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

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