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27. Describe why the pitch of a train whistle gets higher as the train gets closer to you.
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27. Describe why the pitch of a train whistle gets higher as the train gets closer to you.
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Well, the train is getting CLOSER to you, so your obviously going to hear it getting louder and louder as it comes closer and closer.
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