GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

BIG BANG THEORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A fire truck with it’s siren blaring at 7, 000 Hz has passed by a stationary observer, Which frequency would the observer hear?
A
6, 000 Hz
B
7, 000 Hz
C
8, 000 Hz
D
0 Hz
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -So while the siren produces waves of constant frequency, as it approaches us the observed frequency increases and our ear hears a higher pitch. After it has passed us and is moving away, the observed frequency and pitch drop.

Detailed explanation-2: -The frequency of the siren of an ambulance is 900 Hz and is approaching you.

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