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A source of sound produces waves of wavelength 60 cm when it is stationary. If the speed of sound in air is 320 ms-1 and source moves with speed 20ms-1 , the wavelength of sound in the forward direction will be nearest to 

a
56 cm
b
60 cm
c
64 cm
d
68 cm

detailed solution

Correct option is A

λ'=(c−vs )f=c−vs c.λ=320−20320.60 cm = 56 cm.

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