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A car’s horn emits a sound with a frequency of 600 Hz. The car first moves toward a stationary observer at 25 m/s and then moves away from the observer at the same speed. Given that the speed of sound is 340 m/s, what is the approximate percentage change in the observed frequency from when the car is approaching to when it is receding?

A

Decrease by approximately 14%

B

Decrease by approximately 25%

C

Remain unchanged at 600 Hz

D

Increase by approximately 15%

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