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NEET UG PHYSICS MCQ: WAVES
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A source emits a sound of frequency of , but the listener hearts its . Then
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Correct option: C
The listener is moving away from the source
Option C (The listener is moving away from the source) is correct because the observed frequency is lower than the emitted frequency, indicating the listener is moving away from the source.
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