What is the speed of the train based on sound wave frequency changes?

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The speed of the train can be calculated using the Doppler effect equations for sound. An observer hears a frequency of 500 Hz as the train approaches and 450 Hz as it recedes. Given the speed of sound at 343 m/s, the calculated speed of the train is 18.05 m/s. This conclusion is derived from applying the formulas Fa = f/(1-v(train)/Vs(Sound)) and Fr = f/(1+v(train)/Vs(Sound)).

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Homework Statement



A train whistle sounds. As the train approaches, a stationary observer near the track hears the whistle at a frequency of 500 hertz. As the train recedes the observer hears the whistle at a frequency of 450 hertz. what is the speed of the train? v (sound) = 343 m/s

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Fa = f/(1-v(train)/Vs(Sound))
Fr = f/(1+v(train)/Vs(Sound))

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Vtrain = 18.05
 
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