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Doppler shift and relative motion

Science · Doppler shift and relative motion · Middle School and High School
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About this simulation

The source wave model shows Doppler shifts and emission geometry. Select an experiment and change source or observer parameters; displayed wave fronts are model predictions.

What students can explore

  • Explore sound frequency shifts due to relative movement.

Learning objectives

  1. 1Explore sound frequency shifts due to relative movement.

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What does this model represent?

The source wave model shows Doppler shifts and emission geometry. Select an experiment and change source or observer parameters; displayed wave fronts are model predictions.

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