Frequency heard, need someone to check

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In summary, a train traveling at a velocity of 30 m/s and emitting a whistle frequency of 250 Hz is approached by another train moving in the opposite direction at 18 m/s. Using the equation for frequency shift, the frequency heard by the approaching train's passenger can be calculated as 288 Hz. This is due to the fact that the source and listener are both moving towards each other, resulting in a higher frequency being heard.
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Homework Statement



A train is traveling 30 m/s in still air. The frequency of the train whistle is f = 250 Hz. What frequency is head by a passenger on a train moving in the opposite direction at 18 m/s and approaching the first train? The velocity of sound in air is 344 m/s.

Homework Equations



F = [(1(+/-) (Velocity listener)/velocity sound) / (1(+/-) (Velocity source)/velocity sound)] *frequency

The Attempt at a Solution



Since the listener is moving towards the source and the source is moving towards the listener the forumula becomes

F = [(1+(Velocity listener)/velocity sound) / (1 - (Velocity source)/velocity sound)] *frequency

After plugging in the numbers i got 288Hz, is that correct?

it makes sense because the listener would hear a higher frequency b/c the source is moving towards the listener

thanks
 
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so, is it right?
 

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When someone says "Frequency heard, need someone to check", they are referring to a frequency that they have heard and want someone else to confirm or check if it is accurate or not.

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