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Wei is standing on a platform when an approaching XPT train sounds its horn. The frequency of the horn is 500Hz and the train is travelling at 126km h- 1. What is the frequency of the horn as heard by Wei? (Assume the speed of sound in air is 340ms- 1.)
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