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Have you ever thought why we hear sound of the horn of an approaching car before the car reaches us?

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To understand why we hear the sound of the horn of an approaching car before the car actually reaches us, we can break down the explanation into a few key steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Scenario**: - Imagine a car that is moving towards an observer (you). The car honks its horn while it is at a certain distance from the observer. 2. **Defining Distances and Speeds**: ...
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