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Explain why the sound produced by the horn of an approaching car seems to have a...

Explain why the sound produced by the horn of an approaching car seems to have a higher frequency than one that is stationary.

If the same car approached at a much higher speed, how would this affect the frequency of the sound heard?

Describe the frequency of the sound heard by the observer if the car is moving away at high speed.

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