University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 16 - Sound and Hearing - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 538: Q16.17

Answer

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Work Step by Step

The person is approaching the sound source in the front, and will perceive a higher frequency than what is emitted. At the same time, the person is walking away from the sound source in the back, and will perceive a lower frequency than what is emitted. If both sources are emitting the same frequency, this means the person will perceive the 2 sources as being out of tune with one another.
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