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Question
Doppler effect is not applicable when _______.
(A) source and observer are at rest.
(B) there is a relative motion between source and observer.
(C) both are moving in opposite directions.
(D) both are moving in same direction with different velocities
Solution
(A) source and observer are at rest.
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