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A train on one track moves in the same direction as a second train on the adjacent track. The first train, which is ahead of the second train and moves with a speed of 36.4 m/s , blows a horn whose frequency is 123 Hz .what is its speed?

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Answer:

51. 7m/s

Step-by-step explanation:

Take speed of sound in air = 340 m/s

fp = fs (V + Vp)/(V + Vs)

128 = 123 (340 + Vp)/(340 + 36.4)

Vp = 51.7m/s

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