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When source of sound moves towards a stationary observer, the wavelength of sound received by him

A

decreases while frequency increases

B

remains the same whereas frequency increases

C

increases and frequency also increases

D

decreases while frequency remains the same

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The correct Answer is:
A

`n '=n [(vpm v_(0))/(vpmv_(s))]`
`v_(0) =0`
`n '=n [(v)/(v - v_(s))]`
So frequency increase, wavelength decrease.
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