C.5.1 - Doppler Effect for Sound
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Practice Questions
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What happens to the frequency of sound when the source moves towards you?
💡 Hint: Think of the pitch of the sound.
What is the term for the increase in frequency as a source approaches an observer?
💡 Hint: It relates to color perception.
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What happens to the frequency when the source approaches an observer?
💡 Hint: Think about how the sound changes as something moves closer.
The term 'blue shift' refers to which phenomenon?
💡 Hint: What color represents higher frequency in light?
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A rocket blasts off, producing a sound frequency of 2,000 Hz, and is moving towards a stationary observer at a speed of 100 m/s. Calculate the observed frequency if the speed of sound is 343 m/s.
💡 Hint: Pay attention to whether the speeds are for the source or observer.
A cyclist moving at 15 m/s is listening to a phone ringing at a frequency of 800 Hz. If the sound speed is 340 m/s, what is the frequency perceived by the cyclist?
💡 Hint: Remember to consider the direction of motion of the cyclist.
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