Whistle moving toward wall produces 11 beats/s with reflection

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Homework Statement



You blow a whistle of frequency 769 Hz, as you move towards a wall.

The frequency of beats you hear from the whistle and the reflected sound is 11 beats/s.

How fast are you moving towards the wall?

Give your answer in m/s and to two significant figures.

Only answer in numerical values, no units.



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The Attempt at a Solution




769 + 11 = 780hz. Which I believe is the new frequency

Now what?
Thanks in advance
 
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You should use the Doppler Effect.