Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 17 - Waves-II - Problems - Page 511: 83c

Answer

The reflected frequency would be less.

Work Step by Step

If $\theta = 0^{\circ}$ and the blood flow is in the opposite direction from the incoming sound wave, the reflected frequency is a maximum. If $\theta = 90^{\circ}$ and the blood flow is perpendicular to the direction from the incoming sound wave, the reflected frequency is a minimum, and the reflected frequency is the same as the original frequency. Thus, if angle $\theta$ were greater, the angle would be closer to $90^{\circ}$ and the reflected frequency would be less.
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