An observer standing at station observes frequency 219 Hz when a train approaches and 184 Hz when train goes away from him. If velocity of sound in air is 340 m/s, then velocity of train and actual frequency of whistle will be
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a
15.5 ms−1, 200 Hz
b
19.5 ms−1, 205 Hz
c
29.5 ms−1, 200 Hz
d
32.5 ms−1, 205 Hz
answer is C.
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Detailed Solution
When train is approaching frequency heard by the observer is na=n vv−vS⇒219=n 340340−vS …(i)when train is receding (goes away), frequency heard by the observer is nr=n vv+vs⇒184=n340340+vs …(ii)On solving equation (i) and (ii) we get n=200 Hzand vS=29.5 m/s.