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The Doppler Effect
18. Waves & Sound / The Doppler Effect / Problem 1

A police car is chasing a large vehicle at a speed of 33.0 m/s. The siren on the police car is emitting sound at a frequency of 1400 Hz. The vehicle is running away at a speed of 22.0 m/s. Determine the frequency of the sound reflected by the large vehicle as heard by police in the police car. 

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