Two stationary sources each emit waves of wavelength $\lambda$. An observer moves from one source to the other with velocity $u$. The number of beats heard by the observer is:

  • A
    $\frac{u}{2\lambda}$
  • B
    $\frac{u}{\lambda}$
  • C
    $\frac{2u}{\lambda}$
  • D
    $\sqrt{u\lambda}$

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