An Airplane Traveling at Half the Speed of Sound Emits

question 22

Short Answer

An airplane traveling at half the speed of sound emits sound at a frequency of 5 000 Hz. At what frequency does a stationary listener hear the sound as the plane approaches, and after it passes by? Assume the airplane is not flying very high.

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