C.5.2 - Doppler Effect for Light
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Practice Questions
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What happens to the frequency of light as the source approaches the observer?
💡 Hint: Think about how sound changes pitch when closer.
What is the term used for light becoming less frequent as a source moves away?
💡 Hint: This term is related to color and frequency.
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What happens to light from a source moving towards an observer?
💡 Hint: Relate this to the sound change in pitch when an object approaches.
True or False: The Doppler Effect only applies to sound waves.
💡 Hint: Think about light and sound both being waves.
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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.
💡 Hint: You need to convert km/s to m/s for the calculation.
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?
💡 Hint: Remember red shift means increase in wavelength.
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