Essential University Physics: Volume 1 (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 14 - Exercises and Problems - Page 264: 73

Answer

41 m/s

Work Step by Step

We use equation 14.14b, which is the equation for a receding wave source, to find: $\lambda ' = \lambda (1+\frac{u}{v})$ $1.2\lambda = \lambda (1+\frac{8.2}{v})$ $v = 41 \ m/s$
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