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I know its to do with the drop of frequency when the object that is making the noise passes you, but what exactly is it? I don't know much about it.
DrPhy said:I know its to do with the drop of frequency when the object that is making the noise passes you, but what exactly is it? I don't know much about it.
The Doppler Effect is a phenomenon that explains the change in frequency or wavelength of a wave when the source of the wave is moving relative to the observer.
The Doppler Effect works by compressing the waves in front of a moving source, causing an increase in frequency, and stretching the waves behind the source, causing a decrease in frequency. This change in frequency is what is perceived as a change in pitch or frequency by an observer.
The Doppler Effect is caused by the relative motion between a source of waves and an observer. This can occur with any type of wave, including sound waves, light waves, and water waves.
The Doppler Effect is used in various real life applications, such as in weather radar to detect the speed and direction of moving precipitation, in medical ultrasound to measure blood flow, and in astronomy to determine the speed and direction of celestial objects.
Yes, the Doppler Effect can be observed with all types of waves, including electromagnetic waves, mechanical waves, and even matter waves. However, the magnitude of the effect may vary depending on the speed of the source and the medium through which the wave is traveling.