AP Physics 2 › Doppler Effect
Suppose that two cars are moving towards one another, and each is traveling at a speed of . If one of the cars begins to beep its horn at a frequency of
, what is the wavelength perceived by the other car?
A certain shade of blue light has a laboratory rest wavelength of . The same shade of blue light is emitted from a newly discovered galaxy at a wavelength of
. Using this information, what can we tell about this newly discovered galaxy?
A bat is flying towards a stationary wall at a constant speed of . The bat emits a sound of
towards the wall, which is then reflected back at the bat. If the speed of sound in air is
, what is the frequency of sound that the bat experiences?
Suppose a car moves at and produces a
honk. A runner running at
approaches the car. About what frequency does the runner hear?
If a music box produces a tone of as a boy is running towards the music box at
, what is the frequency the boy hears?
A motorcycle is approaching at . Normally, the exhaust note has frequency
. Determine the perceived frequency if the speed of sound is
.
A train is receding at with it's horn on. Normally, the horn has frequency
. Determine the perceived frequency if the speed of sound is
.
A rocket ship traveling towards an observer flashes a light, . How fast would it have to be traveling for the wavelength to be cut to one third it's initial value?
A motorcycle is receding at . Normally, the exhaust note has frequency
. Determine the perceived frequency if the speed of sound is
.
A train is receding at with it's horn on. Normally, the siren has frequency
. Determine the perceived frequency if the speed of sound is
.