Doppler Effect of Ambulance Siren · CAP 2012 #20

Physics

Problem

You are on the side of the highway, listening to the siren of a fast-approaching ambulance. When the ambulance is not moving the frequency of its siren is 1000 Hz. Which of the following graphs best describes the frequency that you hear as the ambulance approaches and then passes you? a) [Graph a] b) [Graph b] c) [Graph c] d) [Graph d]

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