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    Question

    A train approaches a stationary observer with a speed of

    36 km/h. It emits a sound of frequency 500 Hz. If the speed of sound is 340 m/s, what is the apparent frequency heard by the observer?
    A 510 Hz Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 520 Hz Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 515 Hz Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 505 Hz Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The apparent frequency (fβ€²) heard by a stationary observer when a source is moving towards them is given by the Doppler effect formula:

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