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A siren emitting frequency f=1000 Hzf = 1000\,\text{Hz} approaches a stationary listener with speed 34 m/s34\,\text{m/s} (speed of sound v=340 m/sv=340\,\text{m/s}). Observed frequency is:

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Answer: (B) 1111 Hz1111\,\text{Hz}

f′=fvv−vs=1000×340340−34=1000×340306≈1111 Hzf' = f \frac{v}{v - v_s} = 1000 \times \frac{340}{340 - 34} = 1000 \times \frac{340}{306} \approx 1111\,\text{Hz}.

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