Physics

Physics

Problem

An ambulance siren has a rest frequency of 500 Hz. The ambulance drives past a stationary observer at a constant speed of 30 m/s on a day when the speed of sound in air is 340 m/s. What is the frequency heard by the observer just before the ambulance reaches her? a) 545 Hz545\text{\ Hz} b) 550 Hz550\text{\ Hz} c) 460 Hz460\text{\ Hz} d) 500 Hz500\text{\ Hz}

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