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An observer `A` is moving directly towards a stationary sound source while another observer `B` is moving away from the source with the same velocity. Which of the following statements are correct?

A

(a)Average of freqeuncies recorded by `A` and `B` is equal to natural frequency of the source

B

(b)Wavelength of wave received by `A` is less than that of waves received by `B`.

C

(c)Wavelength of waves received by two observers will be same.

D

(d)Both the observers will observe the wave travelling with same speed.

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the situation of two observers, A and B, in relation to a stationary sound source. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Setup**: - Observer A is moving towards a stationary sound source with velocity \( u \). - Observer B is moving away from the same stationary sound source with the same velocity \( u \). 2. **Frequency Received by Observer A**: - The frequency received by observer A, denoted as \( n_1 \), can be calculated using the Doppler effect formula for a moving observer towards a stationary source: \[ n_1 = n_0 \left( \frac{v + u}{v} \right) \] - Here, \( n_0 \) is the natural frequency of the source, \( v \) is the velocity of sound, and \( u \) is the velocity of observer A. 3. **Frequency Received by Observer B**: - The frequency received by observer B, denoted as \( n_2 \), can be calculated using the Doppler effect formula for a moving observer away from a stationary source: \[ n_2 = n_0 \left( \frac{v - u}{v} \right) \] 4. **Comparing Frequencies**: - We can analyze the two frequencies: - For observer A: \[ n_1 = n_0 \left( \frac{v + u}{v} \right) \] - For observer B: \[ n_2 = n_0 \left( \frac{v - u}{v} \right) \] 5. **Average Frequency**: - The average frequency received by both observers can be calculated as: \[ \text{Average Frequency} = \frac{n_1 + n_2}{2} \] - Substituting the expressions for \( n_1 \) and \( n_2 \): \[ \text{Average Frequency} = \frac{n_0 \left( \frac{v + u}{v} \right) + n_0 \left( \frac{v - u}{v} \right)}{2} \] - Simplifying this gives: \[ \text{Average Frequency} = n_0 \left( \frac{v}{v} \right) = n_0 \] 6. **Conclusion**: - The frequency received by observer A is higher than the natural frequency \( n_0 \), while the frequency received by observer B is lower than \( n_0 \). - However, the average frequency received by both observers is equal to the natural frequency \( n_0 \). - The wavelengths of the sound waves received by both observers will also be the same since they are both derived from the same source. ### Final Statements: - The frequency received by A and B is equal to the natural frequency of the source. - The wavelength of the wave received by both observers will be the same. ### Correct Options: - Therefore, options A and C are correct.

To solve the problem, we need to analyze the situation of two observers, A and B, in relation to a stationary sound source. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Setup**: - Observer A is moving towards a stationary sound source with velocity \( u \). - Observer B is moving away from the same stationary sound source with the same velocity \( u \). ...
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