Practice Doppler Effect for Light - C.5.2 | Theme C: Wave Behaviour | IB Grade 12 Diploma Programme Physics
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What happens to the frequency of light as the source approaches the observer?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how sound changes pitch when closer.

Question 2

Easy

What is the term used for light becoming less frequent as a source moves away?

πŸ’‘ Hint: This term is related to color and frequency.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What happens to light from a source moving towards an observer?

  • Red Shift
  • Blue Shift
  • No Change

πŸ’‘ Hint: Relate this to the sound change in pitch when an object approaches.

Question 2

True or False: The Doppler Effect only applies to sound waves.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about light and sound both being waves.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

An object emits light with a wavelength of 500 nm, moving away from the observer at 240,000 km/s. Calculate the new observed wavelength.

πŸ’‘ Hint: You need to convert km/s to m/s for the calculation.

Question 2

A star is exhibiting a red shift, resulting in a 4 nm change in wavelength. If its original wavelength was 600 nm, what is its observed wavelength?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember red shift means increase in wavelength.

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