If a source emitting waves of frequency $f$ moves towards an observer with a velocity $v/4$ and the observer moves away from the source with a velocity $v/6$,the apparent frequency as heard by the observer will be ($v =$ velocity of sound).

  • A
    $14/15 f$
  • B
    $14/9 f$
  • C
    $10/9 f$
  • D
    $2/3 f$

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