Question

To practice Problem-Solving Strategy 16.2 Doppler effect. The sound source of a ship’s sonar system operates at a frequency of 22.0 kHz . The speed of sound in water (assumed to be at a uniform 20∘C) is 1482 m/s . What is the difference in frequency between the directly radiated waves and the waves reflected from a whale traveling straight toward the ship at 4.95 m/s ? Assume that the ship is at rest in the water.

Answer 1

Δf=73Hz

Step-by-step explanation:

From the question we know that:

C = 1482 m/s

Vs = 0 m/s

Vr = -4.95 m/s (it's negative because it is in the opposite direction to the waves)

f0 = 22000 Hz

Applying the formula for the doppler effect:

`f=((C-Vr)/(C-Vs) )*fo`

f = 22073 Hz. So the difference is only 73Hz