The observed frequency of a 1,200 Hz wave

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The discussion centers on calculating the frequency of a sound wave from a 1,200 Hz siren during a hurricane, with wind affecting the sound's travel. The speed of sound is given as 330 m/s, while the wind speed is 55 m/s toward the observer. The formula used for the calculation indicates that both the receiver and the source are stationary relative to the medium, leading to confusion about the correct frequency. The participant initially calculates a frequency of 1,030 Hz but is uncertain why the answer key states 1,200 Hz. The conversation also briefly touches on a separate problem involving a parallel-plate capacitor and the relationship between current and electric field, indicating a need for clarity on the parameters involved.
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Homework Statement



During a hurricane, a 1,200 Hz warning siren
on the town hall sounds. The wind is blowing
at 55 m/s in a direction from the siren toward
a person 1 km away. With what frequency does
the sound wave reach the person? (The speed of
sound in air is 330 m/s.)

(A) 1,000 Hz
(B) 1,030 Hz
(C) 1,200 Hz
(D) 1,400 Hz
(E) 1,440 Hz

Homework Equations



f = \left( \frac{c + v_r}{c + v_{s}} \right) f_0 \,

C is the velocity of waves in the medium;
Vr is the velocity of the receiver relative to the medium; positive if the receiver is moving towards the source;
Vs is the velocity of the source relative to the medium; positive if the source is moving away from the receiver.

The Attempt at a Solution



Stop me at any point if I'm wrong:

C would be 330 m/s. Vr would be 55, and Vs would be 0?

I try plugging this into the formula, and I always ~1030 Hz, but the answer key (this is from a practice GRE) says that the answer is 1200 Hz. How do they get this answer?
 
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Both the receiver and the source are moving at the same velocity with regard to the medium.
 
Right right right, I just realized that before checking the response here, lol
 
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Although I know that I = C dV/dt, but the capacitance of the system would rely on how far apart the plates are, which the question doesn't specify.
 
Actually, C = eA/d, meaning that I = eA/d * dV/dt. The choices are all in V / (m.s) format, so I/eA = 1/d * dV/dt which would be dimensionally correct.
 
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