20. A listener traveling at %v (v is the speed of sound) and a source (emitting a1.50 kHz sound) also traveling at v, are moving towards each other. What is thefrequency of the sound heard by the listener? "A. 0.900 kHzB. 1.13 kHzC. 1.50 kHzD. 1.67 kHzO E. 2.50 kHz

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20. A listener traveling at %v (v is the speed of sound) and a source (emitting a 1.50 kHz sound) also traveling at ¼v, are moving towards each other. What is the frequency of the sound heard by the listener? " A. 0.900 kHz B. 1.13 kHz C. 1.50 kHz O D. 1.67 kHz O E. 2.50 kHz

20. A listener traveling at %v (v is the speed of sound) and a source (emitting a 1.50 kHz sound) also traveling at ¼v, are moving towards each other. What is the frequency of the sound heard by the listener? " A. 0.900 kHz B. 1.13 kHz C. 1.50 kHz O D. 1.67 kHz O E. 2.50 kHz

College Physics

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ISBN:9781938168000

Author:Paul Peter Urone, Roger Hinrichs

Publisher:Paul Peter Urone, Roger Hinrichs

Chapter17: Physics Of Hearing

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 34PE: A commuter train blows its 200Hz horn as it approaches a crossing. The speed at sound is 335 m/s....

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