Doppler Effect: Moving Objects & Wavelengths

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The discussion centers on the de Broglie wavelength, which associates a wavelength with every moving body, particularly applicable to simple particles. The de Broglie wavelength is generally very short and is not practically relevant for larger objects, such as a London bus traveling at 30 mph. While the concept is theoretically interesting, its application is limited to subatomic particles where quantum effects dominate.

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Hello, what is referred to that every moving body has an associate wavelength ?

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But the de Broglie wavelength tends to be very short and can only be applied, with any real meaning, to 'simple' particles. It is fun to calculate the wavelength of a London bus, traveling at 30mph but is is not a valid thing to do.
 

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