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Doppler Effect

Daniele Curlante
Doppler Effect
is the change in frequency or wavelength of a wave for an observer who
is moving relative to the wave source
Doppler Effect
is the change in frequency or wavelength of a wave for an observer who is moving relative to the wave
source

A wave is an oscillation accompanied by a transfer of energy


Doppler Effect
is the change in frequency or wavelength of a wave for an observer who is moving relative to the wave
source

A wave is an oscillation accompanied by a transfer of energy


without matter (solid, liquid or gas) being transferred
Doppler Effect
is the change in frequency or wavelength of a wave for an observer who is moving relative to the wave
source

A wave is an oscillation accompanied by a transfer of energy.


The wavelength is the distance between successive crests of a wave.
Doppler Effect
is the change in frequency or wavelength of a wave for an observer who is moving relative to the wave
source

A wave is an oscillation accompanied by a transfer of energy.


The wavelength is the distance between successive crests of a wave.
The amplitude is the distance between origin and the crest.
Doppler Effect
is the change in frequency or wavelength of a wave for an observer who is moving relative to the wave
source

A wave is an oscillation accompanied by a transfer of energy.


The wavelength is the distance between successive crests of a wave.
The amplitude is the distance between origin and the crest.
The frequency is the number of waves that pass a point for unit of time.
Doppler Effect
is the change in frequency or wavelength of a wave for an observer who is moving relative to the wave
source

The wavelength is the distance between successive crests of a wave.


The frequency is the number of waves that pass a point for unit of time.
Doppler Effect
is the change in frequency or wavelength of a wave for an observer who is moving relative to the wave
source
Doppler Effect
is the change in frequency or wavelength of a wave for an observer who is moving relative to the wave
source
Doppler Effect
is the change in frequency or wavelength of a wave for an observer who is moving relative to the wave
source
Doppler Effect
is the change in frequency or wavelength of a wave for an observer who is moving relative to the wave
source
Doppler Effect
is the change in frequency or wavelength of a wave for an observer who is moving relative to the wave
source
Misconseptions

Pitch Amplitude = Loudness= Volume


Higher amplitudes are interpreted as a higher volume, hence the
name amplifier for a device which increases amplitude.
Doppler Effect Redshift

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