A Factory Siren Indicating the End of a Shift Has

question 29

Multiple Choice

A factory siren indicating the end of a shift has a frequency of 80 Hz. What frequency is perceived by the occupant of a car traveling towards the factory at 30 m/s? The speed of sound in air is 343 m/s.

• A) 83 Hz
• B) 85 Hz
• C) 87 Hz
• D) 89 Hz
• E) 91 Hz

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