A policeman in a stationary car measures the speed of approaching cars by means of an ultrasonic device that emits a sound with a frequency of 39.6 kHz. A car is approaching him at a speed of 35.0 m/s. The wave is reflected by the car and interferes with the emitted sound producing beats. What is the frequency of the beats? The speed of sound in air is 343 m/s.
A) 5000 Hz
B) 4500 Hz
C) 8490 Hz
D) 9000 Hz
E) 4250 Hz
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