An engine is moving with uniform speed along a circular track emitting a sound of frequency $400\, Hz$ as shown in the figure. Speed of engine is $30\, m/sec$ and speed of sound is $330\, m/sec$. An observer is standing inside the track. Maximum frequency observed by the observer is
  • ALess than $440\, Hz$
  • BGreater than $440\, Hz$
  • CEqual to $440\, Hz$
  • DEqual to $400\, Hz$
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