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The radar speed trap operates on a frequency of 10^9 Hz. What is the beat frequency between the transmitted signal and one received after reflection from a car moving at 30 m/sec?

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This job assesses beat frequency. The Lorentz Transformation and the Doppler Effect is examined.

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