Author Question: As shown in the figure, a man is traveling on a bicycle along a straight road that runs parallel to ... (Read 81 times)

Redwolflake15

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 569
As shown in the figure, a man is traveling on a bicycle along a straight road that runs parallel to and right next to some railroad tracks. While moving at 10 m/s, he hears the whistle of a train that is behind him, as shown in the figure.
 
  The frequency emitted by the train's whistle is but the frequency the man hears is The speed of sound is 340 m/s.
  (a) What frequency is heard by a stationary observer located between the train and the bicycle?
  (b) What is the speed of the train, and is the train traveling away from or toward the bicycle?

Question 2

The surprising feature of the double-slit experiment with electrons is
 
  A) when both slits are open, each individual electron impact on the viewing screen is spread out over a wide area.
  B) when both slits are open, the impact pattern on the viewing screen is an interference pattern.
  C) when one slit is open, the impact pattern on the viewing screen is an interference pattern, but this interference pattern vanishes when both slits are open.
  D) the overall pattern formed by many impacts is different each time that the experiment is performed, and is thus entirely unpredictable.
  E) when both slits are open, the electrons make precise, tiny impacts on the viewing screen.



Brenm

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 359
Answer to Question 1

a) 797 Hz b) 9.8 m/s, away from the bicycle

Answer to Question 2

B



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

HIV testing reach is still limited. An estimated 40% of people with HIV (more than 14 million) remain undiagnosed and do not know their infection status.

Did you know?

The top 10 most important tips that will help you grow old gracefully include (1) quit smoking, (2) keep your weight down, (3) take supplements, (4) skip a meal each day or fast 1 day per week, (5) get a pet, (6) get medical help for chronic pain, (7) walk regularly, (8) reduce arguments, (9) put live plants in your living space, and (10) do some weight training.

Did you know?

During the twentieth century, a variant of the metric system was used in Russia and France in which the base unit of mass was the tonne. Instead of kilograms, this system used millitonnes (mt).

Did you know?

In 2010, opiate painkllers, such as morphine, OxyContin®, and Vicodin®, were tied to almost 60% of drug overdose deaths.

Did you know?

Individuals are never “cured” of addictions. Instead, they learn how to manage their disease to lead healthy, balanced lives.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library