Does Playing the Violin on a Moving Train Demonstrate the Doppler Effect?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the application of the Doppler effect in the context of a person playing the violin on a moving train, particularly focusing on how the movement of the train affects the perceived frequency of the sound by an observer outside the train.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions whether the Doppler effect is applicable when playing the violin on a moving train.
  • Another participant asserts that if the listener is outside the train, the Doppler effect does apply.
  • A further inquiry is made about the frequency change perceived by an observer on the platform as the train approaches with constant velocity.
  • One participant expresses skepticism about the applicability of the Doppler effect in this scenario, suggesting that the initial question may have been rhetorical.
  • A light-hearted exchange occurs regarding the assumption of knowledge about the Doppler effect based on the participant's violin playing.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the applicability of the Doppler effect in this scenario, indicating that multiple competing perspectives remain without a clear consensus.

Contextual Notes

Some assumptions about the observer's position and the nature of sound propagation in relation to the moving train are not fully explored, leaving room for further clarification.

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suppose i am moving in a train and at the same time playing a violin .Is the dopller effect/formulae applicable for me
 
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If the person listening to the violin is outside the train, yes.
 
If the observer is at the platform and the train is moving with constant velocity towards him, will the observer feel the frequency change?
 
pardesi said:
suppose i am moving in a train and at the same time playing a violin .Is the dopller effect/formulae applicable for me

No. (I think you knew that, didn't you?)
 
well how did u know that i knew it :huh:
 
:smile: I've heard you play the violin! :smile:​
 

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