MCQ
In case of a moving source of sound approaching the observer:
- ✓Wavelength of sound appears to be less.
- BWavelength of sound appears to be more.
- CThe frequency appears to be less.
- DNone of these.
✓
Answer
Correct option: A.
Wavelength of sound appears to be less.
When source approaches the observer, apparent wavelength of sound decreases.
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