A train whistling at constant frequency is moving towards a station at a constant speed V. The train goes past a stationary observer on the station. The frequency n’ of the sound as heard by the observer is plotted as a function of time t. Identify the expected curve
A train whistling at constant frequency is moving towards a station at a constant speed V. The train goes past a stationary observer on the station. The frequency n’ of the sound as heard by the observer is plotted as a function of time t. Identify the expected curve

Answer: 

The correct option is c)

Explanation:

Apparent Frequency can be expressed in a variety of ways. Assume that the observer (O) and the source (S) are both traveling in the same direction down a line at speeds of v0 and vs, respectively. When the sound velocity is v and the medium velocity is vm, the apparent frequency observed by the observer is provided.