Two sources $A$ and $B$ are sounding notes of frequency $660 \, Hz$. $A$ listener moves from $A$ to $B$ with a constant velocity $u$. If the speed of sound is $330 \, m/s$,what must be the value of $u$ so that he hears $8$ beats per second?

  • A
    $2.8$
  • B
    $2$
  • C
    $3.0$
  • D
    $3.5$

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