As you stand by the side of the road, a car approaches you at a constant speed, sounding its horn, and you hear a frequency of 80.0 Hz. After the car goes by, you hear a frequency of 60.0 Hz

What is the speed of the car? The speed of sound in the air is 343 m/s.
A) 64.0 m/s
B) 49.0 m/s
C) 16.0 m/s
D) 36.0 m/s
E) 25.0 m/s


Answer: B

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