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Mechanical Properties Of Fluids

Question
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One train is approaching and other is leaving the platform with same speed u. Both the trains whistle and emit the waves of same frequency v. What is the number of beats heard by stationary observer on the platform?

Solution

Speed with which the train is approaching and leaving the platform = u
Frequency of waves = straight nu 
The number of beats heard by stationary observer on the platform = fraction numerator 2 av over denominator straight v squared minus straight u squared end fraction straight v