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Waves and Sound — Test

Question 15 • Physics

A car’s horn produces a constant frequency of 350 Hz as it passes by Suzy. What is the best estimate of the frequency Suzy hears after the car passes her?

Answer
A
350 Hz
B
330 Hz
C
700 Hz
D
360 Hz

Explanation

After the car passes Suzy, it is moving away from her, so the sound waves reaching her are spread farther apart. This lowers the frequency she hears below the horn’s 350 Hz. Of the choices, 330 Hz is the best estimate; 360 Hz would be a slight increase, not the decrease expected as the car recedes.

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