Doppler Effect on a Swing · CAP 2001 #2

Physics

Problem

The diagram below shows various positions of a child in motion on a swing. Somewhere in front of the child a stationary whistle is blowing. At which position will the child hear the highest frequency for the sound of the whistle? [Figure: Swing diagram showing positions A, B, C, D with whistle in front] (a) At B when moving toward A. (b) At B when moving toward C. (c) At C when moving toward B. (d) At C when moving toward D.

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