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Elastic Waves. Acoustics.

Problem 4.179

A stationary source sends forth monochromatic sound. A wall approaches it with velocity \(u=33 \mathrm{~cm} / \mathrm{s}\). The propagation velocity of sound in the medium is \(v=330 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}\). In what way and how much, in per cent, does the wavelength of sound change on reflection from the wall?

Reveal Answer
 Decreases by 2u/(v+u)=2.0%\text { Decreases by } 2 u /(v+u)=2.0 \%