Physics

Physics

Problem

A car horn has a rest frequency of 600 Hz. A stationary observer measures the sound to be 660 Hz just before the car passes and 550 Hz immediately after it passes. The speed of sound is 340 m/s. Which of the following values is closest to the speed of the car? a) 34 m/s34\ \text{m/s} b) 15 m/s15\ \text{m/s} c) 31 m/s31\ \text{m/s} d) 28 m/s28\ \text{m/s}

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