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hi i just want to ask about the formula of Doppler Effect . The speeds of the listener VL and the source Vs are relative to the ground, source, or listener ?
Doppler Effect: Speed Relative to Ground, Source, or Listener?
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If the air is stationary relative to the ground (no wind to worry about), then the speeds of the listener and source will be relative to the ground.Bassel said:hi i just want to ask about the formula of Doppler Effect . The speeds of the listener VL and the source Vs are relative to the ground, source, or listener ?
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Neither. It is relative to the air.
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