$A$ $SONAR$ system fixed in a submarine operates at a frequency of $40.0 \; kHz$. An enemy submarine moves towards the $SONAR$ with a speed of $360 \; km/h$. What is the frequency (in $kHz$) of sound reflected by the submarine (in $; kHz$)? Take the speed of sound in water to be $1450 \; m/s$.

  • A
    $32$
  • B
    $56$
  • C
    $28$
  • D
    $46$

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