Question

An observer is standing next to the tracks, watching a train approach. The train travels at 30 m/s and blows its whistle at 8,000 Hz as it approaches and then passes by the observer without slowing down. Assuming the speed of sound is 340 m/s, how much of a frequency change did the observer hear?

Answer 1

7351.35Hz

f0= v-Vo/v-Vs × FSA

= 340-0 /340+30 ×8000

= 340/370× 8000

= 7351.35hz