Which of the following statements is false?

  • A
    The wavelength of sound does not depend on the reference frame of the observer.
  • B
    Motion of the source of sound affects the wavelength.
  • C
    When the source of sound and the observer are both at rest and the medium is moving,the wavelength and velocity of sound change in equal proportion.
  • D
    When only the medium moves from the source to the observer,the frequency heard by the observer will be greater than the original frequency.

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