Answer to Question #195215 in Physics for Makaia Hill

Question

What effect does the Duck Velocity have on the waves seen by the observer?

Towards the boat:

Away from the boat:

Same as the boat:

Answer 1

Towards the boat: the frequency is increasing

Away from the boat: the frequency is decreasing

Same as the boat: the frequency calculated by the observer in the boat is the same as the frequency of waves produced by the duck.