MDCAT
Physics
Physics · Circular Motion & Momentum
Work through this past-paper style MCQ, then read the full explanation. Practice more physics questions on mMCQ with adaptive practice and topic analytics.
Question
When the source is at the center of the circle and the observer is moving on the circumference of the circle, sound heard by the observer is:
Options
- A
Increasing
- B
Decreasing
- C
Same
- D
Different
Explanation
The radius(distance between observer and source) of the circle is the same at every point of the circumference. Hence, the observer moving along the circumference of the circle will experience no change in frequency since there is no change in the distance.
Tagged under Physics · Circular Motion & Momentum