Three musicians experiment with the Doppler effect. Musician $A$ rides in a car at a speed $u$ directly away from musician $B$ who is stationary. Musician $C$ rides in a car directly toward $B$ and travels at the same speed as $A$. Musician $A$ plays a note at frequency $f_A$ on his trumpet. $B$ hears the note,adjusts his trumpet,and plays the same note he heard. Choose the incorrect statement.

  • A
    The note heard by $C$ coming from $B$ will be the same pitch as $f_A$.
  • B
    The note heard by $A$ coming from $B$ will be higher in pitch than $f_A$.
  • C
    The note heard by $A$ coming from $B$ will be lower in pitch than $f_A$.
  • D
    The note heard by $B$ coming from $A$ will be lower in pitch than $f_A$.

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