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201
EasyMCQ
$A$ train blowing a whistle of frequency $320\,Hz$ approaches an observer standing on the platform at a speed of $66\,m/s$. The frequency observed by the observer will be (given speed of sound $= 330\,m/s$) $.............Hz$.
A
$320$
B
$400$
C
$300$
D
$180$

Solution

(B) According to the Doppler effect,the apparent frequency $f'$ heard by an observer when the source is moving towards a stationary observer is given by:
$f' = f \left( \frac{v}{v - v_s} \right)$
Where:
$f = 320\,Hz$ (source frequency)
$v = 330\,m/s$ (speed of sound)
$v_s = 66\,m/s$ (speed of the source)
Substituting the values:
$f' = 320 \left( \frac{330}{330 - 66} \right)$
$f' = 320 \left( \frac{330}{264} \right)$
$f' = 320 \times 1.25$
$f' = 400\,Hz$
Therefore,the frequency observed by the observer is $400\,Hz$.
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202
MediumMCQ
$A$ person observes two moving trains,$A$ reaching the station and $B$ leaving the station with equal speed of $30\,m/s$. If both trains emit sounds with frequency $300\,Hz$,(Speed of sound : $330\,m/s$) the approximate difference of frequencies heard by the person will be $..........Hz$.
A
$33$
B
$55$
C
$80$
D
$10$

Solution

(B) The apparent frequency $f'$ heard by an observer is given by the Doppler effect formula: $f' = f_0 \left( \frac{v \pm v_o}{v \mp v_s} \right)$.
Here,$v = 330\,m/s$ (speed of sound),$v_o = 0$ (observer is stationary),$v_s = 30\,m/s$ (speed of source),and $f_0 = 300\,Hz$.
For train $A$ (approaching the station/observer),the source is moving towards the observer: $f_A = 300 \left( \frac{330}{330 - 30} \right) = 300 \left( \frac{330}{300} \right) = 330\,Hz$.
For train $B$ (leaving the station/observer),the source is moving away from the observer: $f_B = 300 \left( \frac{330}{330 + 30} \right) = 300 \left( \frac{330}{360} \right) = 300 \left( \frac{11}{12} \right) = 275\,Hz$.
The difference in frequencies heard is $\Delta f = f_A - f_B = 330 - 275 = 55\,Hz$.
203
DifficultMCQ
$A$ person driving a car at a constant speed of $15\,m/s$ is approaching a vertical wall. The person notices a change of $40\,Hz$ in the frequency of his car's horn upon reflection from the wall. The frequency of the horn is ............ $Hz$. (Given: Speed of sound: $330\,m/s$)
A
$456$
B
$489$
C
$400$
D
$420$

Solution

(D) Let the frequency of the horn be $f_0$. The speed of the car is $v_c = 15\,m/s$ and the speed of sound is $v = 330\,m/s$.
When the car approaches the wall,the wall acts as a stationary observer receiving the sound,and then as a source reflecting the sound back to the driver.
The frequency of the sound heard by the wall is $f' = f_0 \left( \frac{v}{v - v_c} \right)$.
This reflected sound is then heard by the driver moving towards the wall at speed $v_c$,so the observed frequency $f$ is $f = f' \left( \frac{v + v_c}{v} \right) = f_0 \left( \frac{v + v_c}{v - v_c} \right)$.
Given the change in frequency is $\Delta f = f - f_0 = 40\,Hz$.
Substituting the values: $f = f_0 \left( \frac{330 + 15}{330 - 15} \right) = f_0 \left( \frac{345}{315} \right)$.
$\Delta f = f_0 \left( \frac{345}{315} - 1 \right) = f_0 \left( \frac{30}{315} \right) = 40$.
$f_0 = \frac{40 \times 315}{30} = 4 \times 105 = 420\,Hz$.
204
MediumMCQ
The engine of a train moving with speed $10\,ms^{-1}$ towards a platform sounds a whistle at frequency $400\,Hz$. The frequency heard by a passenger inside the train is $........\,Hz$ (neglect air speed. Speed of sound in air $330\,ms^{-1}$). (in $,Hz$)
A
$200$
B
$400$
C
$412$
D
$388$

Solution

(B) The Doppler effect occurs due to the relative motion between the source of sound and the observer.
In this case,the passenger is inside the train,and the engine (the source of the sound) is also part of the same train.
Since both the source and the observer are moving together at the same velocity,their relative velocity is $0\,ms^{-1}$.
Because there is no relative motion between the source and the observer,there is no shift in the frequency.
Therefore,the frequency heard by the passenger is the same as the frequency produced by the whistle,which is $400\,Hz$.
205
MediumMCQ
$A$ car $P$ travelling at $20\,ms^{-1}$ sounds its horn at a frequency of $400\,Hz$. Another car $Q$ is travelling behind the first car in the same direction with a velocity $40\,ms^{-1}$. The frequency heard by the passenger of the car $Q$ is approximately $.......\,Hz$. [Take,velocity of sound $= 360\,ms^{-1}$]
A
$514$
B
$421$
C
$485$
D
$471$

Solution

(B) According to the Doppler effect,the observed frequency $f$ is given by the formula:
$f = f_0 \left( \frac{c + v_o}{c + v_s} \right)$
Where:
$f_0 = 400\,Hz$ (source frequency)
$c = 360\,ms^{-1}$ (velocity of sound)
$v_o = 40\,ms^{-1}$ (velocity of the observer,car $Q$,moving towards the source)
$v_s = 20\,ms^{-1}$ (velocity of the source,car $P$,moving away from the observer)
Substituting the values:
$f = 400 \left( \frac{360 + 40}{360 + 20} \right)$
$f = 400 \left( \frac{400}{380} \right)$
$f = 400 \times 1.0526$
$f \approx 421.05\,Hz$
Thus,the frequency heard by the passenger is approximately $421\,Hz$.
206
AdvancedMCQ
Two trains $A$ and $B$ are moving with speeds $20 \ m/s$ and $30 \ m/s$ respectively in the same direction on the same straight track,with $B$ ahead of $A$. The engines are at the front ends. The engine of train $A$ blows a long whistle. Assume that the sound of the whistle is composed of components varying in frequency from $f_1=800 \ Hz$ to $f_2=1120 \ Hz$,as shown in the figure. The spread in the frequency (highest frequency - lowest frequency) is thus $320 \ Hz$. The speed of sound in still air is $340 \ m/s$.
$1.$ The speed of sound of the whistle is
$(A)$ $340 \ m/s$ for passengers in $A$ and $310 \ m/s$ for passengers in $B$
$(B)$ $360 \ m/s$ for passengers in $A$ and $310 \ m/s$ for passengers in $B$
$(C)$ $310 \ m/s$ for passengers in $A$ and $360 \ m/s$ for passengers in $B$
$(D)$ $340 \ m/s$ for passengers in both the trains
$2.$ The distribution of the sound intensity of the whistle as observed by the passengers in train $A$ is best represented by
$3.$ The spread of frequency as observed by the passengers in train $B$ is
$(A)$ $310 \ Hz$ $(B)$ $330 \ Hz$ $(C)$ $350 \ Hz$ $(D)$ $290 \ Hz$
Give the answer for question $1, 2$ and $3$.
Question diagram
A
$D, A, C$
B
$B, A, A$
C
$C, A, D$
D
$A, A, B$

Solution

(D, A, A) $1.$ The speed of sound is relative to the medium (air). Since both trains are moving through the same air,the speed of sound relative to the passengers in train $A$ (moving at $20 \ m/s$) is $v_A = v_{sound} - v_A = 340 - 20 = 320 \ m/s$ (if moving away) or $360 \ m/s$ (if moving towards). However,for the whistle on train $A$ heard by passengers on train $A$,they are at rest relative to the source,so the speed of sound is $340 \ m/s$. For passengers in train $B$ (moving at $30 \ m/s$ away from $A$),the speed of sound relative to them is $v_B = 340 - 30 = 310 \ m/s$. Thus,option $D$ is correct.
$2.$ Since the passengers in train $A$ are at rest relative to the source (the engine of train $A$),they observe the same frequency range as emitted by the source. Thus,the intensity distribution remains unchanged,which is represented by graph $A$.
$3.$ The observed frequencies $f'_1$ and $f'_2$ for passengers in train $B$ are given by the Doppler effect formula: $f' = f \left( \frac{v - v_o}{v - v_s} \right)$. Here $v = 340 \ m/s$,$v_o = 30 \ m/s$ (moving away),$v_s = 20 \ m/s$ (moving away). So,$f' = f \left( \frac{340 - 30}{340 - 20} \right) = f \left( \frac{310}{320} \right) = f \left( \frac{31}{32} \right)$.
The new spread is $\Delta f' = f'_2 - f'_1 = (f_2 - f_1) \times \frac{31}{32} = 320 \times \frac{31}{32} = 310 \ Hz$. Thus,option $A$ is correct.
207
Advanced
Two loudspeakers $M$ and $N$ are located $20 \ m$ apart and emit sound at frequencies $118 \ Hz$ and $121 \ Hz$,respectively. $A$ car is initially at a point $P$,$1800 \ m$ away from the midpoint $Q$ of the line $MN$ and moves towards $Q$ constantly at $60 \ km/h$ along the perpendicular bisector of $MN$. It crosses $Q$ and eventually reaches a point $R$,$1800 \ m$ away from $Q$. Let $v(t)$ represent the beat frequency measured by a person sitting in the car at time $t$. Let $v_P, v_Q$ and $v_R$ be the beat frequencies measured at locations $P, Q$ and $R$,respectively. The speed of sound in air is $330 \ m/s$. Which of the following statement$(s)$ is(are) true regarding the sound heard by the person?
$(A)$ $v_P + v_R = 2v_Q$
$(B)$ The rate of change in beat frequency is maximum when the car passes through $Q$
$(C)$ The plot below represents schematically the variation of beat frequency with time (Left plot)
$(D)$ The plot below represents schematically the variation of beat frequency with time (Right plot)
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Solution

(A) Let $v_0$ be the speed of the car and $v$ be the speed of sound. The observed frequencies from $M$ and $N$ by the car moving towards $Q$ are $f_M = f_M^0 \left( \frac{v + v_0 \cos \theta}{v} \right)$ and $f_N = f_N^0 \left( \frac{v + v_0 \cos \theta}{v} \right)$,where $\theta$ is the angle between the velocity vector of the car and the line connecting the car to the speakers.
The beat frequency $v(t) = |f_N - f_M| = (121 - 118) \left( \frac{v + v_0 \cos \theta}{v} \right) = 3 \left( 1 + \frac{v_0}{v} \cos \theta \right)$.
At point $P$,$\theta$ is acute,so $\cos \theta > 0$,thus $v_P > 3$. At point $Q$,$\theta = 90^{\circ}$,so $\cos \theta = 0$,thus $v_Q = 3$. At point $R$,$\theta$ is obtuse,so $\cos \theta < 0$,thus $v_R < 3$.
Since $v_P = 3(1 + k)$ and $v_R = 3(1 - k)$ where $k = \frac{v_0}{v} \cos \theta_P$,we have $v_P + v_R = 6 = 2v_Q$. Thus,$(A)$ is true.
The rate of change of beat frequency is $\frac{dv}{dt} = 3 \frac{v_0}{v} (-\sin \theta) \frac{d\theta}{dt}$. This is maximum when $\sin \theta$ is maximum,which occurs at $Q$ where $\theta = 90^{\circ}$. Thus,$(B)$ is true.
The variation of $\cos \theta$ with time as the car moves from $P$ to $R$ follows a sigmoid-like curve,which is represented by the left plot. Thus,$(C)$ is true.
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208
AdvancedMCQ
$A$ stationary source emits sound of frequency $f_0 = 492 \,Hz$. The sound is reflected by a large car approaching the source with a speed of $v_c = 2 \,ms^{-1}$. The reflected signal is received by the source and superposed with the original. What will be the beat frequency of the resulting signal in $Hz$? (Given that the speed of sound in air is $v = 330 \,ms^{-1}$ and the car reflects the sound at the frequency it has received).
A
$4$
B
$5$
C
$7$
D
$6$

Solution

(D) The frequency $f_1$ received by the car approaching the stationary source is given by the Doppler effect formula:
$f_1 = f_0 \left( \frac{v + v_c}{v} \right) = 492 \left( \frac{330 + 2}{330} \right) = 492 \left( \frac{332}{330} \right) \,Hz$.
The car acts as a moving source reflecting this frequency back to the stationary observer (the source). The frequency $f_2$ received by the source is:
$f_2 = f_1 \left( \frac{v}{v - v_c} \right) = 492 \left( \frac{332}{330} \right) \left( \frac{330}{330 - 2} \right) = 492 \left( \frac{332}{328} \right) \,Hz$.
Calculating $f_2$:
$f_2 = 492 \times 1.012195 \approx 498 \,Hz$.
The beat frequency $f_B$ is the difference between the reflected frequency and the original frequency:
$f_B = f_2 - f_0 = 498 - 492 = 6 \,Hz$.
209
AdvancedMCQ
Two men are walking along a horizontal straight line in the same direction. The man in front walks at a speed of $1.0 \,m \,s^{-1}$ and the man behind walks at a speed of $2.0 \,m \,s^{-1}$. $A$ third man is standing at a height of $12 \,m$ above the same horizontal line such that all three men are in a vertical plane. The two walking men are blowing identical whistles which emit a sound of frequency $1430 \,Hz$. The speed of sound in air is $330 \,m \,s^{-1}$. At the instant when the moving men are $10 \,m$ apart,the stationary man is equidistant from them. The frequency of beats in $Hz$ heard by the stationary man at this instant is:
A
$5$
B
$8$
C
$9$
D
$12$

Solution

(A) Let the stationary man be at point $C$ and the horizontal line be $AB$. Let $O$ be the point on the line $AB$ directly below $C$. Given $CO = 12 \,m$. The men are at $A$ and $B$ such that $AO = OB = 5 \,m$. The distance $AC = BC = \sqrt{12^2 + 5^2} = 13 \,m$. The angle $\theta$ between the line $AC$ (or $BC$) and the vertical $CO$ is given by $\cos \theta = \frac{12}{13}$ and $\sin \theta = \frac{5}{13}$.
The man at $A$ (behind) is moving towards $O$ with velocity $v_A = 2.0 \,m \,s^{-1}$. The component of his velocity along the line $AC$ is $v_{A, \text{eff}} = v_A \sin \theta = 2.0 \times \frac{5}{13} \,m \,s^{-1}$. Since he is moving towards $C$,the observed frequency is $f_A = f \left( \frac{v}{v - v_A \sin \theta} \right) = 1430 \left( \frac{330}{330 - 2 \times \frac{5}{13}} \right) \approx 1430 \left( 1 + \frac{10}{13 \times 330} \right)$.
The man at $B$ (front) is moving away from $O$ with velocity $v_B = 1.0 \,m \,s^{-1}$. The component of his velocity along the line $BC$ is $v_{B, \text{eff}} = v_B \sin \theta = 1.0 \times \frac{5}{13} \,m \,s^{-1}$. Since he is moving away from $C$,the observed frequency is $f_B = f \left( \frac{v}{v + v_B \sin \theta} \right) = 1430 \left( \frac{330}{330 + 1 \times \frac{5}{13}} \right) \approx 1430 \left( 1 - \frac{5}{13 \times 330} \right)$.
The beat frequency is $\Delta f = |f_A - f_B| = 1430 \left( \frac{10}{13 \times 330} + \frac{5}{13 \times 330} \right) = 1430 \left( \frac{15}{13 \times 330} \right) = \frac{1430}{330} \times \frac{15}{13} = \frac{13}{3} \times \frac{15}{13} = 5 \,Hz$.
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210
AdvancedMCQ
$A$ stationary source is emitting sound at a fixed frequency $f_0$,which is reflected by two cars approaching the source. The difference between the frequencies of sound reflected from the cars is $1.2 \%$ of $f_0$. What is the difference in the speeds of the cars (in $km/h$) to the nearest integer? The cars are moving at constant speeds much smaller than the speed of sound,which is $330 \ m/s$.
A
$7$
B
$9$
C
$3$
D
$5$

Solution

(A) When a source is stationary and a reflector (car) approaches it with speed $v$,the frequency $f'$ received by the car is $f' = f_0 \frac{c+v}{c}$.
This frequency is then reflected back to the source. The car acts as a moving source,so the frequency $f''$ heard by the stationary source is $f'' = f' \frac{c}{c-v} = f_0 \frac{c+v}{c-v}$.
Since $v \ll c$,we use the binomial approximation: $f'' = f_0 (1 + v/c)(1 - v/c)^{-1} \approx f_0 (1 + v/c)(1 + v/c) \approx f_0 (1 + 2v/c)$.
The frequency shift for a single car is $\Delta f = f'' - f_0 = f_0 (2v/c)$.
For two cars with speeds $v_1$ and $v_2$,the difference in reflected frequencies is $\Delta f_{diff} = |f''_1 - f''_2| = f_0 \frac{2(v_1 - v_2)}{c}$.
Given $\Delta f_{diff} = 0.012 f_0$,we have $0.012 f_0 = f_0 \frac{2 \Delta v}{c}$.
$\Delta v = 0.006 \times c = 0.006 \times 330 \ m/s = 1.98 \ m/s$.
Converting to $km/h$: $\Delta v = 1.98 \times 3.6 \ km/h \approx 7.128 \ km/h$.
The nearest integer is $7 \ km/h$.
211
DifficultMCQ
$A$ police car with a siren of frequency $8 \ kHz$ is moving with uniform velocity $36 \ km/h$ towards a tall building which reflects the sound waves. The speed of sound in air is $320 \ m/s$. The frequency of the siren heard by the car driver is (in $kHz$)
A
$8.50$
B
$8.25$
C
$7.75$
D
$7.50$

Solution

(A) The frequency of the sound reflected by the building and heard by the driver is given by the Doppler effect formula for a moving source and a moving observer.
Given:
Frequency of source $f_0 = 8 \ kHz = 8000 \ Hz$
Velocity of source (car) $v_s = 36 \ km/h = 36 \times \frac{5}{18} \ m/s = 10 \ m/s$
Velocity of observer (driver) $v_o = 10 \ m/s$
Speed of sound $v = 320 \ m/s$
First,the building acts as an observer receiving sound from the car:
$f' = f_0 \left( \frac{v}{v - v_s} \right) = 8000 \left( \frac{320}{320 - 10} \right) = 8000 \left( \frac{320}{310} \right)$
Then,the building acts as a source reflecting the sound to the driver:
$f'' = f' \left( \frac{v + v_o}{v} \right) = 8000 \left( \frac{320}{310} \right) \left( \frac{320 + 10}{320} \right)$
$f'' = 8000 \left( \frac{330}{310} \right) = 8000 \times 1.0645 \approx 8516 \ Hz = 8.516 \ kHz \approx 8.50 \ kHz$.
212
AdvancedMCQ
Two men are walking along a horizontal straight line in the same direction. The man in front walks at a speed $1.0 \ m \ s^{-1}$ and the man behind walks at a speed $2.0 \ m \ s^{-1}$. $A$ third man is standing at a height $12 \ m$ above the same horizontal line such that all three men are in a vertical plane. The two walking men are blowing identical whistles which emit a sound of frequency $1430 \ Hz$. The speed of sound in air is $330 \ m \ s^{-1}$. At the instant when the moving men are $10 \ m$ apart,the stationary man is equidistant from them. The frequency of beats in $Hz$ heard by the stationary man at this instant is:
A
$4$
B
$5$
C
$8$
D
$10$

Solution

(B) Let the stationary man be at point $C$ and the two moving men be at $A$ and $B$. The distance $CO = 12 \ m$. Since the men are $10 \ m$ apart and the stationary man is equidistant,$AO = OB = 5 \ m$.
The distance $AC = BC = \sqrt{12^2 + 5^2} = 13 \ m$.
The angle $\theta$ between the line of motion and the line joining the observer to the source is given by $\cos \theta = \frac{5}{13}$.
For the man behind $(A)$ moving towards $O$ with speed $v_s = 2.0 \ m \ s^{-1}$,the component of velocity along the line $AC$ is $v_s \cos \theta$ towards $C$. The observed frequency is $f_A = f \left( \frac{v}{v - v_s \cos \theta} \right) = 1430 \left( \frac{330}{330 - 2 \cos \theta} \right) \approx 1430 \left( 1 + \frac{2 \cos \theta}{330} \right)$.
For the man in front $(B)$ moving away from $O$ with speed $v_s = 1.0 \ m \ s^{-1}$,the component of velocity along the line $BC$ is $v_s \cos \theta$ away from $C$. The observed frequency is $f_B = f \left( \frac{v}{v + v_s \cos \theta} \right) = 1430 \left( \frac{330}{330 + 1 \cos \theta} \right) \approx 1430 \left( 1 - \frac{\cos \theta}{330} \right)$.
The beat frequency is $\Delta f = f_A - f_B = 1430 \left( \frac{2 \cos \theta + \cos \theta}{330} \right) = 1430 \left( \frac{3 \cos \theta}{330} \right) = 13 \cos \theta$.
Substituting $\cos \theta = \frac{5}{13}$,we get $\Delta f = 13 \times \frac{5}{13} = 5 \ Hz$.
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213
MediumMCQ
$A$ train $S_1$,moving with a uniform velocity of $108 \ km/h$,approaches another train $S_2$ standing on a platform. An observer $O$ moves with a uniform velocity of $36 \ km/h$ towards $S_2$,as shown in the figure. Both the trains are blowing whistles of the same frequency $120 \ Hz$. When $O$ is $600 \ m$ away from $S_2$ and the distance between $S_1$ and $S_2$ is $800 \ m$,the number of beats heard by $O$ is: [Speed of sound $= 330 \ m/s$]
Question diagram
A
$5$
B
$8$
C
$7$
D
$9$

Solution

(B) First,convert the velocities from $km/h$ to $m/s$:
$v_{S1} = 108 \times \frac{5}{18} = 30 \ m/s$
$v_O = 36 \times \frac{5}{18} = 10 \ m/s$
For observer $O$ and source $S_2$:
The source $S_2$ is stationary $(v_s = 0)$. The observer $O$ moves towards $S_2$ with a velocity component along the line joining them. Since $O$ moves directly towards $S_2$,the velocity of the observer is $v_o = 10 \ m/s$.
Using the Doppler effect formula: $f_2 = f_0 \left( \frac{v + v_o}{v} \right) = 120 \left( \frac{330 + 10}{330} \right) = 120 \left( \frac{340}{330} \right) \approx 123.64 \ Hz$.
For observer $O$ and source $S_1$:
The distance between $S_1$ and $S_2$ is $800 \ m$,and $O$ is $600 \ m$ from $S_2$. The distance $OS_1 = \sqrt{800^2 + 600^2} = 1000 \ m$.
The angle $\theta$ such that $\cos \theta = \frac{800}{1000} = 0.8$ and $\sin \theta = \frac{600}{1000} = 0.6$.
The velocity component of $S_1$ towards $O$ is $v_{s1} = v_{S1} \cos \theta = 30 \times 0.8 = 24 \ m/s$.
The velocity component of $O$ towards $S_1$ is $v_{o1} = v_O \sin \theta = 10 \times 0.6 = 6 \ m/s$.
Using the Doppler effect formula: $f_1 = f_0 \left( \frac{v + v_{o1}}{v - v_{s1}} \right) = 120 \left( \frac{330 + 6}{330 - 24} \right) = 120 \left( \frac{336}{306} \right) \approx 131.76 \ Hz$.
Beat frequency $= |f_1 - f_2| = 131.76 - 123.64 = 8.12 \ Hz$.
The number of beats heard is approximately $8$.
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214
MediumMCQ
$A$ stationary tuning fork is in resonance with an air column in a pipe. If the tuning fork is moved with a speed of $2 \ m/s$ in front of the open end of the pipe and parallel to it,the length of the pipe should be changed for the resonance to occur with the moving tuning fork. If the speed of sound in air is $320 \ m/s$,the smallest value of the percentage change required in the length of the pipe is. . . . . .
A
$0.63$
B
$0.62$
C
$0.70$
D
$0.75$

Solution

(A) For a stationary tuning fork,the resonance frequency is $f = \frac{v}{4\ell_1}$ (for a closed pipe),so $f \propto \frac{1}{\ell_1}$.
When the tuning fork moves parallel to the open end,the frequency perceived by the pipe is the Doppler-shifted frequency. Since the fork moves perpendicular to the line joining the source and the observer (the pipe opening),the frequency remains $f$. However,the question implies the effective frequency changes due to the relative motion or the setup. Given the standard interpretation of this problem,the frequency $f'$ perceived at the pipe is $f' = f \left( \frac{v}{v - v_T} \right)$ where $v_T$ is the speed of the fork.
For resonance,$f' = \frac{v}{4\ell_2}$.
Thus,$\frac{v}{4\ell_1} \left( \frac{v}{v - v_T} \right) = \frac{v}{4\ell_2}$.
This simplifies to $\frac{\ell_2}{\ell_1} = \frac{v - v_T}{v} = 1 - \frac{v_T}{v}$.
Therefore,$\frac{\ell_2 - \ell_1}{\ell_1} = -\frac{v_T}{v}$.
Substituting the values: $\frac{\Delta \ell}{\ell_1} \times 100 = -\frac{2}{320} \times 100 = -0.625 \%$.
The magnitude of the percentage change is $0.625 \%$,which is approximately $0.63 \%$.
215
AdvancedMCQ
$A$ source,approaching with speed $u$ towards the open end of a stationary pipe of length $L$,is emitting a sound of frequency $f_s$. The farther end of the pipe is closed. The speed of sound in air is $v$ and $f_0$ is the fundamental frequency of the pipe. For which of the following combination$(s)$ of $u$ and $f_s$,will the sound reaching the pipe lead to a resonance?
$(A)$ $u=0.8 v$ and $f_s=f_0$
$(B)$ $u=0.8 v$ and $f_s=2 f_0$
$(C)$ $u=0.8 v$ and $f_s=0.5 f_0$
$(D)$ $u=0.5 v$ and $f_s=1.5 f_0$
A
$A, B, C$
B
$A, D$
C
$A, B$
D
$A, C$

Solution

(B) The frequency $f'$ of the sound received by the pipe from a source moving towards it with speed $u$ is given by the Doppler effect formula: $f' = f_s \left( \frac{v}{v - u} \right)$.
$A$ closed pipe of length $L$ resonates at odd harmonics of its fundamental frequency $f_0$,i.e.,$f' = n f_0$,where $n = 1, 3, 5, 7, \dots$.
$(A)$ For $u = 0.8 v$ and $f_s = f_0$: $f' = f_0 \left( \frac{v}{v - 0.8 v} \right) = f_0 \left( \frac{v}{0.2 v} \right) = 5 f_0$. Since $5$ is an odd integer,this leads to resonance.
$(B)$ For $u = 0.8 v$ and $f_s = 2 f_0$: $f' = 2 f_0 \left( \frac{v}{v - 0.8 v} \right) = 10 f_0$. Since $10$ is an even integer,this does not lead to resonance.
$(C)$ For $u = 0.8 v$ and $f_s = 0.5 f_0$: $f' = 0.5 f_0 \left( \frac{v}{v - 0.8 v} \right) = 2.5 f_0$. This is not an odd harmonic.
$(D)$ For $u = 0.5 v$ and $f_s = 1.5 f_0$: $f' = 1.5 f_0 \left( \frac{v}{v - 0.5 v} \right) = 1.5 f_0 \left( \frac{v}{0.5 v} \right) = 3 f_0$. Since $3$ is an odd integer,this leads to resonance.
Thus,combinations $(A)$ and $(D)$ lead to resonance.
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216
DifficultMCQ
Two vehicles,each moving with speed $u$ on the same horizontal straight road,are approaching each other. Wind blows along the road with velocity $w$. One of these vehicles blows a whistle of frequency $f_1$. An observer in the other vehicle hears the frequency of the whistle to be $f_2$. The speed of sound in still air is $V$. The correct statement$(s)$ is (are) :
$(A)$ If the wind blows from the observer to the source,$f_2 > f_1$.
$(B)$ If the wind blows from the source to the observer,$f_2 > f_1$.
$(C)$ If the wind blows from the observer to the source,$f_2 < f_1$.
$(D)$ If the wind blows from the source to the observer,$f_2 < f_1$.
A
$(A, C)$
B
$(A, B)$
C
$(B, D)$
D
$(C, D)$

Solution

(B) The general formula for the Doppler effect with wind velocity $w$ is given by $f_2 = f_1 \left( \frac{V + w - v_o}{V + w - v_s} \right)$,where $v_o$ and $v_s$ are the velocities of the observer and source relative to the ground,respectively.
Case $1$: Wind blows from source to observer.
The effective speed of sound is $(V + w)$. The observer moves towards the source with speed $u$,and the source moves towards the observer with speed $u$.
Using the sign convention (positive direction from source to observer): $v_o = -u$ and $v_s = u$.
$f_2 = f_1 \left( \frac{(V + w) - (-u)}{(V + w) - u} \right) = f_1 \left( \frac{V + w + u}{V + w - u} \right)$.
Since $(V + w + u) > (V + w - u)$,we have $f_2 > f_1$.
Case $2$: Wind blows from observer to source.
The effective speed of sound is $(V - w)$.
Using the sign convention: $v_o = -u$ and $v_s = u$.
$f_2 = f_1 \left( \frac{(V - w) - (-u)}{(V - w) - u} \right) = f_1 \left( \frac{V - w + u}{V - w - u} \right)$.
Since $(V - w + u) > (V - w - u)$,we have $f_2 > f_1$.
In both cases,the observed frequency $f_2$ is greater than the source frequency $f_1$. Thus,statements $(A)$ and $(B)$ are correct.
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217
AdvancedMCQ
$A$ source $(S)$ of sound has a frequency of $240 \ Hz$. When the observer $(O)$ and the source move towards each other at a speed $v$ with respect to the ground (as shown in Case $1$ in the figure),the observer measures the frequency of the sound to be $288 \ Hz$. However,when the observer and the source move away from each other at the same speed $v$ with respect to the ground (as shown in Case $2$ in the figure),the observer measures the frequency of the sound to be $n \ Hz$. The value of $n$ is:
Question diagram
A
$200$
B
$400$
C
$500$
D
$600$

Solution

(A) The frequency $f_0$ received by an observer is given by the Doppler effect formula: $f_0 = \left( \frac{C \pm V_0}{C \mp V_s} \right) f_s$,where $C$ is the speed of sound,$V_0$ is the speed of the observer,and $V_s$ is the speed of the source.
Case $1$: Source and observer move towards each other.
$f_1 = \left( \frac{C + v}{C - v} \right) f_s$
$288 = \left( \frac{C + v}{C - v} \right) 240$
$\frac{C + v}{C - v} = \frac{288}{240} = \frac{6}{5} \quad \dots (1)$
Case $2$: Source and observer move away from each other.
$f_2 = n = \left( \frac{C - v}{C + v} \right) f_s$
$n = \left( \frac{C - v}{C + v} \right) 240 \quad \dots (2)$
From equation $(1)$,we have $\frac{C - v}{C + v} = \frac{5}{6}$.
Substituting this into equation $(2)$:
$n = \left( \frac{5}{6} \right) 240$
$n = 5 \times 40 = 200 \ Hz$.
218
AdvancedMCQ
$S_1$ and $S_2$ are two identical sound sources of frequency $656 \ Hz$. The source $S_1$ is located at $O$ and $S_2$ moves anti-clockwise with a uniform speed $4 \sqrt{2} \ ms^{-1}$ on a circular path around $O$,as shown in the figure. There are three points $P, Q$ and $R$ on this path such that $P$ and $R$ are diametrically opposite while $Q$ is equidistant from them. $A$ sound detector is placed at point $P$. The source $S_1$ can move along direction $OP$.
[Given: The speed of sound in air is $324 \ ms^{-1}$]
$(1)$ When only $S_2$ is emitting sound and it is at $Q$,the frequency of sound measured by the detector in $Hz$ is. . . . . .
$(2)$ Consider both sources emitting sound. When $S_2$ is at $R$ and $S_1$ approaches the detector with a speed $4 \ ms^{-1}$,the beat frequency measured by the detector is $\qquad$ $Hz$.
Question diagram
A
$648, 8.40$
B
$648, 8.50$
C
$648, 8.60$
D
$648, 8.80$

Solution

(A) $(1)$ The frequency $f'$ measured by the detector when $S_2$ is at $Q$ is given by the Doppler effect formula: $f' = \frac{C}{C + v \cos \theta} f$,where $C = 324 \ ms^{-1}$ is the speed of sound,$v = 4 \sqrt{2} \ ms^{-1}$ is the speed of the source,and $\theta = 45^{\circ}$ is the angle between the velocity vector of $S_2$ and the line joining $Q$ to $P$.
$f' = \frac{324}{324 + 4 \sqrt{2} \cos 45^{\circ}} \times 656 = \frac{324}{324 + 4 \sqrt{2} \times \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}} \times 656 = \frac{324}{328} \times 656 = 648 \ Hz$.
$(2)$ When $S_2$ is at $R$,its velocity is perpendicular to the line $RP$,so there is no Doppler shift for $S_2$. Thus,$f_{P, S_2} = 656 \ Hz$.
For $S_1$ moving towards the detector at $P$ with speed $v_s = 4 \ ms^{-1}$,the observed frequency is $f_{P, S_1} = \frac{C}{C - v_s} f = \frac{324}{324 - 4} \times 656 = \frac{324}{320} \times 656 = 664.2 \ Hz$.
The beat frequency is $\Delta f = |f_{P, S_1} - f_{P, S_2}| = 664.2 - 656 = 8.2 \ Hz$.
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219
AdvancedMCQ
An audio transmitter $(T)$ and a receiver $(R)$ are hung vertically from two identical massless strings of length $8 \ m$ with their pivots well separated along the $X$ axis. They are pulled from the equilibrium position in opposite directions along the $X$ axis by a small angular amplitude $\theta_0 = \cos^{-1}(0.9)$ and released simultaneously. If the natural frequency of the transmitter is $660 \ Hz$ and the speed of sound in air is $330 \ m/s$,the maximum variation in the frequency (in $Hz$) as measured by the receiver (Take the acceleration due to gravity $g = 10 \ m/s^2$) is:
Question diagram
A
$(41.19$ to $44.27)$
B
$(32.19$ to $33.27)$
C
$(50.19$ to $60.27)$
D
$(31.19$ to $32.27)$

Solution

(D) The angular amplitude is $\theta_0 = \cos^{-1}(0.9)$. Since $\theta_0$ is small,$\cos \theta_0 \approx 1 - \frac{\theta_0^2}{2} = 0.9$,which gives $\frac{\theta_0^2}{2} = 0.1$,so $\theta_0^2 = 0.2$ and $\theta_0 = \sqrt{0.2} = \sqrt{\frac{1}{5}}$.
For a simple pendulum,the maximum velocity is $v' = \ell \omega \theta_0 = \ell \sqrt{\frac{g}{\ell}} \theta_0 = \theta_0 \sqrt{g\ell}$.
Substituting the values: $v' = \sqrt{\frac{1}{5}} \sqrt{10 \times 8} = \sqrt{\frac{80}{5}} = \sqrt{16} = 4 \ m/s$.
The Doppler shift formula for source and observer moving towards each other is $f_{max} = \left( \frac{v + v'}{v - v'} \right) f$ and moving away is $f_{min} = \left( \frac{v - v'}{v + v'} \right) f$.
The maximum variation in frequency is $\Delta f = f_{max} - f_{min} = f \left( \frac{v + v'}{v - v'} - \frac{v - v'}{v + v'} \right) = f \left( \frac{(v + v')^2 - (v - v')^2}{v^2 - v'^2} \right) = f \left( \frac{4vv'}{v^2 - v'^2} \right)$.
Substituting $v = 330 \ m/s$,$v' = 4 \ m/s$,and $f = 660 \ Hz$:
$\Delta f = 660 \times \left( \frac{4 \times 330 \times 4}{330^2 - 4^2} \right) = 660 \times \left( \frac{5280}{108900 - 16} \right) \approx 660 \times \left( \frac{5280}{108884} \right) \approx 660 \times 0.04849 \approx 32.003 \ Hz$.
Thus,the value lies in the range $(31.19$ to $32.27)$. Therefore,the correct option is $D$.
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220
MediumMCQ
If a source emitting waves of frequency $f$ moves towards an observer with a velocity $v/4$ and the observer moves away from the source with a velocity $v/6$,the apparent frequency as heard by the observer will be ($v =$ velocity of sound).
A
$14/15 f$
B
$14/9 f$
C
$10/9 f$
D
$2/3 f$

Solution

(C) The Doppler effect formula for sound is given by $f' = f \left( \frac{v - v_o}{v - v_s} \right)$,where $v$ is the speed of sound,$v_o$ is the velocity of the observer,and $v_s$ is the velocity of the source.
In this case,the source moves towards the observer,so $v_s = v/4$.
The observer moves away from the source,so $v_o = v/6$.
Substituting these values into the formula:
$f' = f \left( \frac{v - v/6}{v - v/4} \right)$
$f' = f \left( \frac{5v/6}{3v/4} \right)$
$f' = f \left( \frac{5}{6} \times \frac{4}{3} \right)$
$f' = f \left( \frac{20}{18} \right) = \frac{10}{9} f$.
221
MediumMCQ
$A$ bus is moving with a velocity of $5 \,m/s$ towards a wall. The driver blows the horn of frequency $165 \,Hz$. If the speed of sound in air is $335 \,m/s$, then after reflection of sound wave, the number of beats per second heard by the passengers in the bus will be
A
$4$
B
$5$
C
$6$
D
$2$

Solution

(B) The frequency of the sound heard by the wall (which acts as a stationary observer) is given by $f' = f \left( \frac{v}{v - v_s} \right)$, where $v = 335 \,m/s$ and $v_s = 5 \,m/s$.
$f' = 165 \left( \frac{335}{335 - 5} \right) = 165 \left( \frac{335}{330} \right) = 165 \times \frac{335}{330} = \frac{335}{2} = 167.5 \,Hz$.
Now, the wall acts as a source reflecting this sound back to the bus (which acts as a moving observer). The frequency $f''$ heard by the passengers is $f'' = f' \left( \frac{v + v_o}{v} \right)$, where $v_o = 5 \,m/s$.
$f'' = 167.5 \left( \frac{335 + 5}{335} \right) = 167.5 \left( \frac{340}{335} \right) = 167.5 \times \frac{340}{335} = 167.5 \times 1.0149 \approx 170 \,Hz$.
The number of beats per second is the difference between the reflected frequency and the original frequency: $f_{beats} = f'' - f = 170 \,Hz - 165 \,Hz = 5 \,Hz$.
222
EasyMCQ
When a source of sound moves towards a stationary observer,the apparent frequency heard by him
A
increases and wavelength also increases.
B
increases while wavelength decreases.
C
remains the same while wavelength decreases.
D
decreases and wavelength remains the same.

Solution

(B) According to the Doppler effect,when a source of sound moves towards a stationary observer with velocity $v_s$,the apparent frequency $f'$ is given by $f' = f \left( \frac{v}{v - v_s} \right)$,where $v$ is the speed of sound and $f$ is the actual frequency.
Since the denominator $(v - v_s)$ is less than $v$,the apparent frequency $f'$ is greater than the actual frequency $f$,meaning the frequency increases.
The wavelength $\lambda'$ observed by the stationary observer is given by $\lambda' = \frac{v - v_s}{f}$. Since $(v - v_s) < v$,the apparent wavelength $\lambda'$ is less than the actual wavelength $\lambda = v/f$. Thus,the wavelength decreases.
223
MediumMCQ
When an observer moves towards a stationary source with velocity $V_1$,the apparent frequency of the emitted note is $F_1$. When the observer moves away from the stationary source with velocity $V_1$,the apparent frequency is $F_2$. If $v$ is the velocity of sound in air and $\frac{F_1}{F_2} = 2$,then $\frac{v}{V_1}$ is equal to:
A
$6$
B
$5$
C
$3$
D
$4$

Solution

(C) According to the Doppler effect,when an observer moves with velocity $V_1$ towards a stationary source,the apparent frequency $F_1$ is given by: $F_1 = F_0 \left( \frac{v + V_1}{v} \right)$,where $F_0$ is the actual frequency of the source.
When the observer moves away from the stationary source with velocity $V_1$,the apparent frequency $F_2$ is given by: $F_2 = F_0 \left( \frac{v - V_1}{v} \right)$.
Given the ratio $\frac{F_1}{F_2} = 2$,we have: $\frac{F_0 \left( \frac{v + V_1}{v} \right)}{F_0 \left( \frac{v - V_1}{v} \right)} = 2$.
This simplifies to: $\frac{v + V_1}{v - V_1} = 2$.
Cross-multiplying gives: $v + V_1 = 2(v - V_1) = 2v - 2V_1$.
Rearranging the terms: $3V_1 = v$.
Therefore,$\frac{v}{V_1} = 3$.
224
EasyMCQ
When the source of sound and the observer both are moving towards each other,the observer will hear:
A
low frequency,low wavelength.
B
low frequency,high wavelength.
C
high frequency,low wavelength.
D
high frequency,high wavelength.

Solution

(C) According to the Doppler effect,when the source of sound and the observer move towards each other,the apparent frequency $f'$ is given by $f' = f \left( \frac{v + v_o}{v - v_s} \right)$,where $v$ is the speed of sound,$v_o$ is the speed of the observer,and $v_s$ is the speed of the source.
Since the numerator $(v + v_o)$ is greater than $v$ and the denominator $(v - v_s)$ is less than $v$,the apparent frequency $f'$ will be greater than the actual frequency $f$.
Since the speed of sound $v$ in the medium remains constant,the relationship between frequency $f$ and wavelength $\lambda$ is given by $v = f \lambda$,or $\lambda = v/f$.
As the apparent frequency $f'$ increases,the apparent wavelength $\lambda'$ must decrease to keep the speed of sound constant.
Therefore,the observer hears a higher frequency and perceives a lower wavelength.
225
MediumMCQ
An observer moves towards a stationary source of sound with a velocity of one-fifth of the velocity of sound. The percentage increase in the apparent frequency is (in $\%$)
A
$5$
B
$10$
C
$20$
D
$25$

Solution

(C) Let the velocity of sound be $v$ and the frequency of the source be $f$. The observer moves towards the stationary source with a velocity $v_o = v/5$.
According to the Doppler effect,the apparent frequency $f'$ heard by the observer is given by the formula: $f' = f \left( \frac{v + v_o}{v} \right)$.
Substituting the given values: $f' = f \left( \frac{v + v/5}{v} \right) = f \left( \frac{6v/5}{v} \right) = 1.2f$.
The increase in frequency is $\Delta f = f' - f = 1.2f - f = 0.2f$.
The percentage increase is given by $\left( \frac{\Delta f}{f} \right) \times 100 = \left( \frac{0.2f}{f} \right) \times 100 = 20 \%$.
Therefore,the correct option is $C$.
226
EasyMCQ
If a source emitting waves of frequency $F$ moves towards an observer with a velocity $V/3$ and the observer moves away from the source with a velocity $V/4$,the apparent frequency as heard by the observer will be ($V=$ velocity of sound).
A
$9/8 F$
B
$8/9 F$
C
$3/4 F$
D
$4/3 F$

Solution

(A) The general formula for the Doppler effect is given by $f' = f \left( \frac{V \pm v_o}{V \mp v_s} \right)$,where $V$ is the speed of sound,$v_o$ is the speed of the observer,and $v_s$ is the speed of the source.
Given:
Source velocity $v_s = V/3$ (moving towards the observer,so the denominator decreases).
Observer velocity $v_o = V/4$ (moving away from the source,so the numerator decreases).
Substituting these values into the formula:
$f' = F \left( \frac{V - V/4}{V - V/3} \right)$
$f' = F \left( \frac{3V/4}{2V/3} \right)$
$f' = F \left( \frac{3}{4} \times \frac{3}{2} \right)$
$f' = \frac{9}{8} F$
Therefore,the apparent frequency is $9/8 F$.
227
MediumMCQ
$A$ sound source is moving towards a stationary observer with $\frac{1}{10}$th the speed of sound. The ratio of apparent to real frequency is
A
$\frac{10}{9}$
B
$\frac{11}{10}$
C
$\left(\frac{11}{10}\right)^2$
D
$\left(\frac{9}{10}\right)^2$

Solution

(A) According to the Doppler effect,when a source moves towards a stationary observer,the apparent frequency $f'$ is given by the formula:
$f' = f \left( \frac{v}{v - v_s} \right)$
where $f$ is the real frequency,$v$ is the speed of sound,and $v_s$ is the speed of the source.
Given that $v_s = \frac{1}{10} v$,we substitute this into the formula:
$f' = f \left( \frac{v}{v - \frac{v}{10}} \right)$
$f' = f \left( \frac{v}{\frac{9v}{10}} \right)$
$f' = f \left( \frac{10}{9} \right)$
Therefore,the ratio of apparent frequency to real frequency is $\frac{f'}{f} = \frac{10}{9}$.
228
MediumMCQ
At what speed should a source of sound move so that the observer finds the apparent frequency equal to half the original frequency?
A
$V$/$2$
B
2V
C
$V$/$4$
D
$V$

Solution

(D) The formula for the apparent frequency $f'$ heard by a stationary observer when the source moves away with velocity $v_s$ is given by: $f' = f \left( \frac{V}{V + v_s} \right)$,where $V$ is the speed of sound and $f$ is the original frequency.
Given that the apparent frequency is half the original frequency,we have $f' = \frac{f}{2}$.
Substituting this into the equation: $\frac{f}{2} = f \left( \frac{V}{V + v_s} \right)$.
Canceling $f$ from both sides: $\frac{1}{2} = \frac{V}{V + v_s}$.
Cross-multiplying gives: $V + v_s = 2V$.
Solving for $v_s$: $v_s = 2V - V = V$.
Therefore,the source must move at a speed equal to the speed of sound,$V$.
229
MediumMCQ
$A$ source of sound emits a sound wave of frequency '$f$' and moves towards an observer with a velocity $\frac{V}{3}$,where $V$ is the velocity of sound. If the observer moves away from the source with a velocity $\frac{V}{5}$,the apparent frequency heard by him will be:
A
$\frac{15}{8} f$
B
$\frac{8}{15} f$
C
$\frac{6}{5} f$
D
$\frac{15}{18} f$

Solution

(C) According to the Doppler effect,the apparent frequency $f'$ is given by the formula: $f' = f \left( \frac{V \pm v_o}{V \mp v_s} \right)$.
Here,$V$ is the velocity of sound,$v_s = \frac{V}{3}$ is the velocity of the source moving towards the observer,and $v_o = \frac{V}{5}$ is the velocity of the observer moving away from the source.
Since the source moves towards the observer,the denominator becomes $(V - v_s) = (V - \frac{V}{3}) = \frac{2V}{3}$.
Since the observer moves away from the source,the numerator becomes $(V - v_o) = (V - \frac{V}{5}) = \frac{4V}{5}$.
Substituting these values into the formula:
$f' = f \left( \frac{4V/5}{2V/3} \right) = f \left( \frac{4}{5} \times \frac{3}{2} \right) = f \left( \frac{12}{10} \right) = \frac{6}{5} f$.
Thus,the apparent frequency is $\frac{6}{5} f$.
230
MediumMCQ
When the observer moves towards a stationary source with velocity $V_1$,the apparent frequency of the emitted note is $F_1$. When the observer moves away from the source with velocity $V_1$,the apparent frequency is $F_2$. If $V$ is the velocity of sound in air and $F_1 / F_2 = 2$,then $V / V_1$ is equal to:
A
$3$
B
$2$
C
$1$
D
$4$

Solution

(A) According to the Doppler effect,when the source is stationary and the observer moves with velocity $V_1$,the apparent frequency $F$ is given by $F = F_0 \left( \frac{V \pm V_1}{V} \right)$,where $F_0$ is the actual frequency and $V$ is the speed of sound.
Case $1$: Observer moves towards the source.
The apparent frequency is $F_1 = F_0 \left( \frac{V + V_1}{V} \right)$.
Case $2$: Observer moves away from the source.
The apparent frequency is $F_2 = F_0 \left( \frac{V - V_1}{V} \right)$.
Given the ratio $F_1 / F_2 = 2$,we have:
$\frac{F_0 (V + V_1) / V}{F_0 (V - V_1) / V} = 2$
$\frac{V + V_1}{V - V_1} = 2$
$V + V_1 = 2(V - V_1)$
$V + V_1 = 2V - 2V_1$
$3V_1 = V$
$\frac{V}{V_1} = 3$.
Thus,the correct option is $A$.
231
MediumMCQ
$A$ car sounding a horn of frequency $1200 \text{ Hz}$ passes a stationary observer. The ratio of frequencies of the horn noted by the observer before and after passing the car is $7:5$. If the speed of sound is $V$,the speed of the car is:
A
$V/6$
B
$V/2$
C
$V/8$
D
$V/12$

Solution

(A) The apparent frequency $f'$ heard by a stationary observer when the source is moving with speed $v_s$ is given by the Doppler effect formula: $f' = f \left( \frac{V}{V \mp v_s} \right)$.
Before passing,the source approaches the observer: $f_1 = f \left( \frac{V}{V - v_s} \right) = 1200 \left( \frac{V}{V - v_s} \right)$.
After passing,the source moves away from the observer: $f_2 = f \left( \frac{V}{V + v_s} \right) = 1200 \left( \frac{V}{V + v_s} \right)$.
The ratio is given as $f_1 / f_2 = 7/5$.
Substituting the expressions: $\frac{V + v_s}{V - v_s} = \frac{7}{5}$.
Cross-multiplying: $5(V + v_s) = 7(V - v_s) \implies 5V + 5v_s = 7V - 7v_s$.
Rearranging terms: $12v_s = 2V \implies v_s = \frac{2V}{12} = \frac{V}{6}$.
232
MediumMCQ
$A$ person observes two moving trains. The first reaches the station and the second leaves the station,both with an equal speed of $30 \ m/s$. If both trains emit sounds of frequency $300 \ Hz$,what is the difference in frequencies heard by the person (in $Hz$)? (Speed of sound in air $= 330 \ m/s$)
A
$80$
B
$75$
C
$55$
D
$45$

Solution

(C) The frequency heard by an observer due to the Doppler effect is given by $f' = f \left( \frac{v \pm v_o}{v \mp v_s} \right)$. Here,$v = 330 \ m/s$,$v_s = 30 \ m/s$,$v_o = 0$,and $f = 300 \ Hz$.
For the train approaching the station (first train),the apparent frequency is $f_1 = f \left( \frac{v}{v - v_s} \right) = 300 \left( \frac{330}{330 - 30} \right) = 300 \left( \frac{330}{300} \right) = 330 \ Hz$.
For the train leaving the station (second train),the apparent frequency is $f_2 = f \left( \frac{v}{v + v_s} \right) = 300 \left( \frac{330}{330 + 30} \right) = 300 \left( \frac{330}{360} \right) = 300 \left( \frac{11}{12} \right) = 275 \ Hz$.
The difference in frequencies heard by the person is $\Delta f = f_1 - f_2 = 330 \ Hz - 275 \ Hz = 55 \ Hz$.
233
EasyMCQ
The driver of a car travelling with a speed $V_1 \ m/s$ towards a wall sounds a siren of frequency $n \ Hz$. If the velocity of sound in air is $V \ m/s$,then the frequency of the sound reflected from the wall and as heard by the driver in $Hz$ is
A
$\left(\frac{V_1}{V-V_1}\right) n$
B
$\left(\frac{V_1-V}{V+V_1}\right) n$
C
$\left(\frac{V+V_1}{V-V_1}\right) n$
D
$\left(\frac{V-V_1}{V+V_1}\right) n$

Solution

(C) Step $1$: The sound from the siren travels towards the wall. The wall acts as a stationary observer. The frequency $n_1$ received by the wall is given by the Doppler effect formula for a moving source and stationary observer: $n_1 = n \left( \frac{V}{V - V_1} \right)$.
Step $2$: The wall reflects this sound. Now,the wall acts as a stationary source of frequency $n_1$,and the driver acts as an observer moving towards the wall with speed $V_1$. The frequency $n_2$ heard by the driver is given by: $n_2 = n_1 \left( \frac{V + V_1}{V} \right)$.
Step $3$: Substituting the value of $n_1$ into the equation for $n_2$: $n_2 = \left( n \frac{V}{V - V_1} \right) \left( \frac{V + V_1}{V} \right) = n \left( \frac{V + V_1}{V - V_1} \right)$.
234
EasyMCQ
The pitch of a whistle of an engine appears to drop by $30 \%$ of its original value when it passes a stationary observer. If the speed of sound in air is $350 \ m/s$,then the speed of the engine in $m/s$ is:
A
$840$
B
$700$
C
$175$
D
$150$

Solution

(D) Let the original frequency of the whistle be $n$ and the observed frequency be $n^{\prime}$.
Given that the frequency drops by $30 \%$,the observed frequency is $n^{\prime} = n - 0.30n = 0.7n$.
According to the Doppler effect,when a source moves away from a stationary observer,the observed frequency is given by $n^{\prime} = n \left( \frac{v}{v + v_s} \right)$,where $v = 350 \ m/s$ is the speed of sound and $v_s$ is the speed of the engine.
Substituting the values: $0.7n = n \left( \frac{350}{350 + v_s} \right)$.
Dividing both sides by $n$: $0.7 = \frac{350}{350 + v_s}$.
$0.7(350 + v_s) = 350$.
$245 + 0.7v_s = 350$.
$0.7v_s = 350 - 245 = 105$.
$v_s = \frac{105}{0.7} = 150 \ m/s$.
235
MediumMCQ
$A$ train sounding a whistle of frequency $510 \,Hz$ approaches a station at $72 \,km/hr$. The frequency of the note heard by an observer on the platform as the train $(1)$ approaches the station and then $(2)$ recedes from the station are respectively (in hertz) (velocity of sound in air $= 320 \,m/s$).
A
$544, 480$
B
$480, 544$
C
$612, 544$
D
$544, 612$

Solution

(A) Given:
Frequency of source $(n_0) = 510 \,Hz$.
Velocity of source $(v_s) = 72 \,km/hr = 72 \times \frac{5}{18} = 20 \,m/s$.
Velocity of sound in air $(v) = 320 \,m/s$.
$(1)$ When the source is approaching a stationary listener,the apparent frequency $(n_1)$ is given by:
$n_1 = n_0 \left( \frac{v}{v - v_s} \right)$
$n_1 = 510 \times \left( \frac{320}{320 - 20} \right) = 510 \times \left( \frac{320}{300} \right) = 544 \,Hz$.
$(2)$ When the source is moving away from a stationary listener,the apparent frequency $(n_2)$ is given by:
$n_2 = n_0 \left( \frac{v}{v + v_s} \right)$
$n_2 = 510 \times \left( \frac{320}{320 + 20} \right) = 510 \times \left( \frac{320}{340} \right) = 480 \,Hz$.
Thus,the frequencies are $544 \,Hz$ and $480 \,Hz$.
236
EasyMCQ
When the listener moves towards a stationary source with velocity $V_1$,the apparent frequency of the emitted note is $F_1$. When the observer moves away from the source with velocity $V_1$,the apparent frequency is $F_2$. If $V$ is the velocity of sound in air and $\frac{F_1}{F_2} = 2$,then find the ratio $\frac{V}{V_1}$.
A
$2$
B
$3$
C
$4$
D
$5$

Solution

(B) According to the Doppler effect,when the listener moves towards a stationary source with velocity $V_1$,the apparent frequency $F_1$ is given by:
$F_1 = F \left( \frac{V + V_1}{V} \right)$
When the listener moves away from the stationary source with velocity $V_1$,the apparent frequency $F_2$ is given by:
$F_2 = F \left( \frac{V - V_1}{V} \right)$
Given the ratio $\frac{F_1}{F_2} = 2$,we substitute the expressions:
$\frac{F_1}{F_2} = \frac{V + V_1}{V - V_1} = 2$
$V + V_1 = 2(V - V_1)$
$V + V_1 = 2V - 2V_1$
$3V_1 = V$
Therefore,$\frac{V}{V_1} = 3$.
237
EasyMCQ
With what velocity an observer should move relative to a stationary source so that a sound of triple the frequency of source is heard by an observer?
A
Same as velocity of sound towards the source.
B
Same as velocity of sound away from the source.
C
Half the velocity of sound towards the source.
D
Twice the velocity of sound towards the source.

Solution

(D) Applying Doppler's effect to sound waves,the observed frequency $n^{\prime}$ is given by $n^{\prime} = n \left( \frac{v + v_0}{v} \right) = n \left( 1 + \frac{v_0}{v} \right)$,where $v$ is the velocity of sound and $v_0$ is the velocity of the observer moving towards the source.
Given that the observed frequency is triple the source frequency,$n^{\prime} = 3n$.
Substituting this into the equation: $3n = n \left( 1 + \frac{v_0}{v} \right)$.
Dividing both sides by $n$: $3 = 1 + \frac{v_0}{v}$.
Solving for $v_0$: $\frac{v_0}{v} = 2$,which implies $v_0 = 2v$.
Therefore,the observer must move with twice the velocity of sound towards the source.
238
MediumMCQ
The driver of a car travelling with a speed $V_1 \ m/s$ towards a wall sounds a siren of frequency $n \ Hz$. If the velocity of sound in air is $V \ m/s$,then the frequency of sound reflected from the wall and as heard by the driver,in $Hz$,is
A
$\left(\frac{V+V_1}{V-V_1}\right) n$
B
$\left(\frac{V-V_1}{V+V_1}\right) n$
C
$\left(\frac{V_1-V}{V_1+V}\right) n$
D
$\left(\frac{V_1}{V_1-V}\right) n$

Solution

(A) The wall acts as a stationary source of reflected sound. The frequency of sound received by the wall is $n_w = n \left(\frac{V}{V-V_1}\right)$.
This reflected sound acts as a source for the driver. Since the driver is moving towards the wall (source),the frequency heard by the driver is $n' = n_w \left(\frac{V+V_1}{V}\right)$.
Substituting $n_w$,we get $n' = n \left(\frac{V}{V-V_1}\right) \left(\frac{V+V_1}{V}\right) = n \left(\frac{V+V_1}{V-V_1}\right)$.
239
EasyMCQ
$A$ source and a listener are both moving towards each other with a speed of $\frac{V}{10}$ (where $V$ is the speed of sound). If the frequency of the sound note emitted by the source is $n$,then the frequency heard by the listener would be nearly:
A
$1.1 n$
B
$1.22 n$
C
$n$
D
$1.27 n$

Solution

(B) According to the Doppler effect,the observed frequency $n^{\prime}$ is given by the formula:
$n^{\prime} = \left( \frac{V + V_{L}}{V - V_{S}} \right) n$
Here,the speed of the listener $V_{L} = \frac{V}{10}$ and the speed of the source $V_{S} = \frac{V}{10}$.
Substituting these values into the formula:
$n^{\prime} = \left( \frac{V + \frac{V}{10}}{V - \frac{V}{10}} \right) n$
$n^{\prime} = \left( \frac{\frac{11V}{10}}{\frac{9V}{10}} \right) n$
$n^{\prime} = \frac{11}{9} n$
$n^{\prime} \approx 1.22 n$
240
MediumMCQ
When both source and listener are approaching each other,the observed frequency of sound is given by (where $V$ is the speed of sound,$V_L$ and $V_S$ are the velocities of the listener and source respectively,and $n_0$ is the radiated frequency):
A
$n=n_0\left[\frac{V+V_{L}}{V-V_{s}}\right]$
B
$n=n_0\left[\frac{V-V_{L}}{V+V_{s}}\right]$
C
$n=n_0\left[\frac{V-V_{L}}{V-V_{s}}\right]$
D
$n=n_0\left[\frac{V+V_{L}}{V+V_{s}}\right]$

Solution

(A) According to the Doppler effect,when the listener moves towards the source,the apparent frequency increases,so the numerator is $(V+V_L)$.
When the source moves towards the listener,the apparent wavelength decreases,which increases the frequency,so the denominator is $(V-V_S)$.
Therefore,the observed frequency $n$ is given by the formula:
$n=n_0\left[\frac{V+V_{L}}{V-V_{s}}\right]$
241
EasyMCQ
Consider the Doppler effect in two cases. In the first case,an observer moves towards a stationary source of sound with a speed of $50 \,m/s$. In the second case,the observer is at rest and the source moves towards the observer with the same speed of $50 \,m/s$. Then the frequency heard by the observer will be [velocity of sound in air $= 330 \,m/s$.]
A
same in both the cases.
B
more in the second case than in the first case.
C
less in the second case than in the first case.
D
less than the actual frequency in both the cases.

Solution

(B) For an observer moving towards a stationary source,the observed frequency is given by $n_1 = n_0 \left[ \frac{v + v_L}{v} \right]$.
For a source moving towards a stationary observer,the observed frequency is given by $n_2 = n_0 \left[ \frac{v}{v - v_s} \right]$.
Substituting the values $v = 330 \,m/s$,$v_L = 50 \,m/s$,and $v_s = 50 \,m/s$:
$n_1 = n_0 \left[ \frac{330 + 50}{330} \right] = n_0 \left[ \frac{380}{330} \right] \approx 1.151 n_0$.
$n_2 = n_0 \left[ \frac{330}{330 - 50} \right] = n_0 \left[ \frac{330}{280} \right] \approx 1.178 n_0$.
Comparing the two results,we find that $n_2 > n_1$.
Therefore,the frequency heard will be more in the second case than in the first case.
242
MediumMCQ
$A$ car sounding a horn of frequency $1000 \ Hz$ passes a stationary observer. The ratio of frequencies of the horn noted by the observer before and after passing the car is $11:9$. If the speed of sound is $v$,the speed of the car is:
A
$v$
B
$\frac{v}{2}$
C
$\frac{v}{5}$
D
$\frac{v}{10}$

Solution

(D) The frequency heard by a stationary observer when the source is approaching is given by $n_b = \left( \frac{v}{v - v_s} \right) n$.
When the source is moving away from the stationary observer,the frequency heard is $n_a = \left( \frac{v}{v + v_s} \right) n$.
Taking the ratio of these two frequencies:
$\frac{n_b}{n_a} = \frac{v + v_s}{v - v_s}$.
Given the ratio $\frac{n_b}{n_a} = \frac{11}{9}$,we have:
$\frac{11}{9} = \frac{v + v_s}{v - v_s}$.
Cross-multiplying gives:
$11(v - v_s) = 9(v + v_s)$
$11v - 11v_s = 9v + 9v_s$
$2v = 20v_s$
$v_s = \frac{2v}{20} = \frac{v}{10}$.
243
MediumMCQ
$A$ passenger is sitting in a train which is moving fast. The engine of the train blows a whistle of frequency $n$. If the apparent frequency of sound heard by the passenger is $f$, then:
A
$f=n$
B
$f > n$
C
$f < n$
D
$f \leq n$

Solution

(A) The Doppler effect depends on the relative motion between the source of sound and the observer.
In this case, the passenger (observer) and the engine (source) are both in the same train.
Since they are moving together at the same velocity, there is no relative motion between the source and the listener.
Therefore, the apparent frequency $f$ heard by the passenger is equal to the actual frequency $n$ of the whistle.
Thus, $f = n$.
244
DifficultMCQ
$A$ source of sound is moving towards a stationary observer with $\frac{1}{10}$ of the speed of sound. The ratio of apparent to real frequency is
A
$10:9$
B
$11:10$
C
$(11)^2:(10)^2$
D
$(9)^2:(10)^2$

Solution

(A) The apparent frequency $n$ heard by a stationary observer when the source moves towards them with speed $v_S$ is given by the Doppler effect formula: $n = n_0 \left( \frac{v}{v - v_S} \right)$,where $n_0$ is the real frequency and $v$ is the speed of sound.
Given that $v_S = \frac{v}{10}$,we substitute this into the formula:
$\frac{n}{n_0} = \frac{v}{v - \frac{v}{10}}$
$\frac{n}{n_0} = \frac{v}{\frac{9v}{10}}$
$\frac{n}{n_0} = \frac{10}{9}$
Thus,the ratio of apparent to real frequency is $10:9$.
245
MediumMCQ
The pitch of the whistle of an engine appears to drop by $20 \%$ of its original value when it passes a stationary observer. If the speed of sound in air is $350 \ m/s$,then the speed of the engine in $m/s$ is:
A
$1050$
B
$175$
C
$520.5$
D
$87.5$

Solution

(D) Let the original frequency be $f$. The apparent frequency $f^{\prime}$ drops by $20 \%$,so $f^{\prime} = f - 0.2f = 0.8f = \frac{4}{5}f$.
Since the frequency decreases,the source is moving away from the stationary observer.
Using the Doppler effect formula for a source moving away from a stationary observer:
$f^{\prime} = f \left[ \frac{V}{V + V_s} \right]$
where $V = 350 \ m/s$ is the speed of sound and $V_s$ is the speed of the engine.
Substituting the values:
$\frac{4}{5}f = f \left[ \frac{350}{350 + V_s} \right]$
$\frac{4}{5} = \frac{350}{350 + V_s}$
$4(350 + V_s) = 5(350)$
$1400 + 4V_s = 1750$
$4V_s = 350$
$V_s = 87.5 \ m/s$.
246
EasyMCQ
$A$ car sounding a horn of frequency $1000 \text{ Hz}$ passes an observer. The ratio of frequencies noted by the observer before and after the car passes is $11:9$. If the speed of sound is $V$,what is the speed of the car?
A
$V$
B
$\frac{V}{10}$
C
$\frac{V}{100}$
D
$\frac{V}{5}$

Solution

(B) According to the Doppler effect,the frequency heard by an observer when the source is approaching is $n_{\text{before}} = \left(\frac{V}{V - v_c}\right) n$.
When the source is receding,the frequency heard is $n_{\text{after}} = \left(\frac{V}{V + v_c}\right) n$.
Given the ratio $\frac{n_{\text{before}}}{n_{\text{after}}} = \frac{11}{9}$.
Substituting the expressions: $\frac{\frac{V}{V - v_c} n}{\frac{V}{V + v_c} n} = \frac{V + v_c}{V - v_c} = \frac{11}{9}$.
Cross-multiplying: $9(V + v_c) = 11(V - v_c)$.
$9V + 9v_c = 11V - 11v_c$.
$20v_c = 2V$.
$v_c = \frac{2V}{20} = \frac{V}{10}$.
247
MediumMCQ
The velocity of sound is $340 \,m/s$. $A$ source of sound having a frequency of $90 \,Hz$ is moving towards a stationary observer with a speed of one-tenth that of sound. The apparent frequency of sound as heard by the observer is: (in $\,Hz$)
A
$45$
B
$100$
C
$80$
D
$50$

Solution

(B) The apparent frequency $f$ heard by a stationary observer when the source moves towards them is given by the Doppler effect formula:
$f = f_0 \left( \frac{v}{v - v_s} \right)$
Given:
$v = 340 \,m/s$ (speed of sound)
$f_0 = 90 \,Hz$ (source frequency)
$v_s = \frac{v}{10} = \frac{340}{10} = 34 \,m/s$ (speed of the source)
Substituting the values into the formula:
$f = 90 \left( \frac{340}{340 - 34} \right)$
$f = 90 \left( \frac{340}{306} \right)$
$f = 90 \left( \frac{10}{9} \right)$
$f = 100 \,Hz$
248
MediumMCQ
An engine sounding a whistle of frequency $1152 \ Hz$ is receding from a stationary observer at $72 \ km/h$. If the velocity of sound in air is $340 \ m/s$,then the frequency of the note heard by the observer is: (in $Hz$)
A
$612$
B
$1088$
C
$1224$
D
$544$

Solution

(B) Concept: Doppler effect for a source moving away from a stationary observer.
Formula: $f^{\prime} = f \left( \frac{v}{v + v_s} \right)$
Where:
$f$ is the source frequency = $1152 \ Hz$
$v$ is the speed of sound = $340 \ m/s$
$v_s$ is the speed of the source.
First,convert the speed of the source from $km/h$ to $m/s$:
$v_s = 72 \times \frac{5}{18} \ m/s = 20 \ m/s$
Now,substitute the values into the formula:
$f^{\prime} = 1152 \times \left( \frac{340}{340 + 20} \right)$
$f^{\prime} = 1152 \times \left( \frac{340}{360} \right)$
$f^{\prime} = 1152 \times \left( \frac{17}{18} \right)$
$f^{\prime} = 64 \times 17 = 1088 \ Hz$
Therefore,the apparent frequency heard by the observer is $1088 \ Hz$.
Solution diagram
249
EasyMCQ
With what velocity an observer should move relative to a stationary source so that a sound of double the frequency of the source is heard by the observer?
A
Half the velocity of sound towards the source.
B
Same as velocity of sound away from the source.
C
Twice the velocity of sound towards the source.
D
Same as velocity of sound towards the source.

Solution

(D) The Doppler effect formula for an observer moving towards a stationary source is given by $n^{\prime} = n \left( \frac{v + v_{o}}{v} \right)$,where $n^{\prime}$ is the observed frequency,$n$ is the source frequency,$v$ is the speed of sound,and $v_{o}$ is the velocity of the observer.
Given that the observed frequency is double the source frequency,we have $n^{\prime} = 2n$.
Substituting this into the formula: $2n = n \left( \frac{v + v_{o}}{v} \right)$.
Dividing both sides by $n$: $2 = \frac{v + v_{o}}{v}$.
Multiplying by $v$: $2v = v + v_{o}$.
Solving for $v_{o}$: $v_{o} = v$.
Therefore,the observer must move towards the source with a velocity equal to the speed of sound.

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