Physics For Scientists And Engineers With Modern Physics, 9th Edition, The Ohio State University
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Chapter 17, Problem 70AP
(a)
To determine
The wavelength of the sound upwind of the siren.
(b)
To determine
The wavelength of the sound upwind of the siren.
(c)
To determine
The frequency which firefighter hears when she is approaching from upwind position.
(d)
To determine
The frequency which firefighter hears when she is approaching from downwind position.
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