College Physics: A Strategic Approach (3rd Edition)
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Author: Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart Field
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Chapter 15, Problem 54P
A train whistle is heard at 300 Hz as the train approaches town. The train cuts its speed in half as it nears the station, and the sound of the whistle is then 290 Hz. What is the speed of the train before and after slowing down?
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