A train is approaching the station. Explain what happens to the frequency of the sound as the train draws closer. What do you hear?

Verified Answer :

The frequency of sound waves goes up, so the pitch goes up as well. More frequent=higher pitched

Answer:

Frequency is more

Explanation:

If there is a apparent change in the frequency of sound due to the relative motion between the observer and the source, it is called doppler effect.

The formula for the doppler effect is

\(f' = \frac{v-v_{o}}{v-v_{s}}f\)

Where, f be the original frequency, f' be the apparent frequency, v be te speed of sound, v0 be the speed of observer and vs be the speed of source.

So, as observer at rest, vo = 0

\(f' = \frac{v}{v-v_{s}}f\)

Here, f' > f

So, the frequency of sound heared y the observer is more.