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Doppler effect: apparent frequency when the source or the observer moves towards the other

This type of question, asked 3 times: 9 May 2024 S1, 13 May 2026 S1, 14 May 2026 S1. All 3 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    9 May 2024 S1

    2
    When both source and listener are approaching each other the observed frequency of sound is given by (VLV_L and VSV_S is the velocity of listener & source respectively, n0=n_0= radiated frequency)

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  2. Question 2

    13 May 2026 S1

    124
    A whistle sends out 256 waves in a second. If the whistle approaches the observer with velocity (13)rd\left(\dfrac{1}{3}\right)^{rd} of the velocity of sound in air. The number of waves per second observer will receive is

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  3. Question 3

    14 May 2026 S1

    121
    An observer moves towards a stationary source of sound with a velocity (15)th\left(\dfrac{1}{5}\right)^{th} of the velocity of sound. The percentage increase in the apparent frequency is

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