Physics

Physics

Problem

A railroad train is travelling at 30 m/s in still air. The frequency of the note emitted by the locomotive whistle is 500 Hz. Speed of sound in air is 344 m/s. a. What is the wavelength of the sound waves : (a) in front of the locomotive? (b) behind the locomotive? c. What is the frequency of the sound heard by a stationary listener (c) in front of the locomotive?

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