MDCAT Physics MCQ #3998

A car moving at 20 m/s emits a 500 Hz horn. If the speed of sound is 340 m/s, find the observed frequency by a stationary listener.

MDCAT Physics MCQ #3998

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A car moving at 20 m/s emits a 500 Hz horn. If the speed of sound is 340 m/s, find the observed frequency by a stationary listener.

    • A) 531.25 Hz
    • B) 476.47 Hz
    • C) 540 Hz
    • D) 480 Hz

    Answer: 531.25 Hz

    Explanation: Use Doppler formula f' = f(v/(v - vs)). Option B applies denominator + vs.