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WSDoppler

* use equations for Doppler Effect found on pp344 – 347 in the text book.

1. A factory siren indicating the end of a shift has a frequency of 80 Hz where the speed
of sound in air is 343 m/s. What frequency is perceived by the occupant of a car that is
traveling at 20 m/s (a) towards the factory and (b) away from the factory?

2. 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 76 Hz. After the car goes by, you hear a
frequency of 65 Hz. The speed of sound in the air is 343 m/s.
a) What is the frequency of the sound emitted by the horn?
b) What is the speed of the car?

3. Circle the letter of each statement about the Doppler Effect that is true.
A) It occurs when a wave source moves towards an observer.
B) It occurs when an observer moves towards a wave source.
C) It occurs when a wave source moves away from an observer.
D) It occurs when an observer moves away from a wave source.

4. The frequency of a fire truck’s siren is 1650 Hz when at rest. What frequency do you
detect if you move with a speed of 30. m/s toward the fire truck?