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A galloping pony speeds past you at 5 m/s. The frequency of the sound produced by the hooves on the dirt is 221 Hz. Assume the speed of sound to be 342 m/s. What is the observed frequency of the hooves after the pony has passed your position? 218 Hz 226 Hz 216 Hz 224 Hz

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Answer: option A is the answer!

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The answer is 218 Hz
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