A source of sound $S$ of frequency $500 Hz$ situated between a stationary observer $O$ and a wall $W$, moves towards the wall with a speed of $2 m/s$. If the velocity of sound is $332 m/s$, then the number of beats per second heard by the observer is (approximately)
  • A$8$
  • B$6$
  • C$4$
  • D$2$
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