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Two cars moving in opposite directions approach each other with speed of 22 m/ and 16.5 m/ respectively. The driver of the first car blows a *** having a frequency 400 Hz. The frequency heard by the driver of the second car is (velocity of sound is 340 m/)

(a) 361 Hz

(b) 411 Hz

(c) 448 Hz

(d) 350 Hz

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by kratos
 
Best answer

Correct option (c) 448 Hz

Explanation :

The required frequency of sound heard by the driver of second car is given as

where v = velocity of sound

v0 = velocity of observer, i.e., second car

vs = velocity of source i.e., first car

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