Physics for IGCSE & O level - Waves And Sounds (Section 2 - No. 31)

What does the Doppler effect cause to sound waves when the source is moving toward you?
Lower frequency, lower pitch
Higher frequency, higher pitch
Lower frequency, higher pitch
Higher amplitude, louder sound.

Explanation

When the source moves towards you, the frequency increases resulting in a higher pitch.

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