A train moving at a speed of $220\,\, m s^{-1}$ towards a stationary object, emits a sound of frequency $1000\,\, Hz.$ Some of the sound reaching the object gets reflected back to the train as echo. The frequency of the echo as detected by the driver of the train is  ...... $Hz$
(Speed of sound in air is $330 \,\, m s^{-1}$) 
  • A$3500$
  • B$4000$
  • C$5000$
  • D$3000$
AIPMT 2012, Medium
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