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  1. An observer moves towards a stationary source of sound with a speed 1/5th of the speed of sound. The wavelength and frequency of the sound emitted are λ and ƒ respectively. The apparent frequency and wavelength recorded by the observer are respectively.
    1. 0.8ƒ, 0.8λ
    2. 1.2ƒ, 1.2λ
    3. 1.2ƒ, λ
    4. ƒ, 1.2λ
Correct Option: C

ƒapparent =
u + u/5
ƒ =
6
ƒ = 1.2 ƒ
u5

Wavelength remains constant (unchanged) in this case.



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