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Who is the Doppler Effect named after?
Who is the Doppler Effect named after?
- Albert Einstein
- Christian Doppler (correct)
- Isaac Newton
- Galileo Galilei
In what year was the Doppler Effect first proposed?
In what year was the Doppler Effect first proposed?
- 1687
- 1776
- 1905
- 1842 (correct)
What is frequency measured in?
What is frequency measured in?
- Newtons (N)
- Joules (J)
- Hertz (Hz) (correct)
- Meters per second (m/s)
What happens to the observed frequency when a wave source moves toward an observer?
What happens to the observed frequency when a wave source moves toward an observer?
What is the effect on the observed frequency when a wave source moves away from an observer?
What is the effect on the observed frequency when a wave source moves away from an observer?
In the context of light waves, what is the change in wavelength observed as the source moves away called?
In the context of light waves, what is the change in wavelength observed as the source moves away called?
What is one application of the Doppler Effect in astronomy?
What is one application of the Doppler Effect in astronomy?
What technology uses the Doppler Effect to measure the speed of vehicles?
What technology uses the Doppler Effect to measure the speed of vehicles?
What medical imaging technique uses the Doppler Effect to observe blood flow?
What medical imaging technique uses the Doppler Effect to observe blood flow?
What everyday experience demonstrates the Doppler Effect?
What everyday experience demonstrates the Doppler Effect?
What phenomenon explains the change in frequency of a wave for an observer moving relative to the source?
What phenomenon explains the change in frequency of a wave for an observer moving relative to the source?
What happens to the observed wavelength when a wave source moves towards an observer?
What happens to the observed wavelength when a wave source moves towards an observer?
What term describes the increase in wavelength of light from receding objects?
What term describes the increase in wavelength of light from receding objects?
What is the bending of waves around obstacles or through apertures called?
What is the bending of waves around obstacles or through apertures called?
What determines the amount of diffraction that occurs?
What determines the amount of diffraction that occurs?
In a diffraction pattern, which fringe is typically the brightest and widest?
In a diffraction pattern, which fringe is typically the brightest and widest?
What is the bending of waves as they pass from one medium to another called?
What is the bending of waves as they pass from one medium to another called?
What property determines how much a material slows down the speed of light?
What property determines how much a material slows down the speed of light?
Which law relates the angles of incidence and refraction to the refractive indices of the two media?
Which law relates the angles of incidence and refraction to the refractive indices of the two media?
What phenomenon occurs when light traveling from a higher to lower refractive index strikes the interface at a large angle?
What phenomenon occurs when light traveling from a higher to lower refractive index strikes the interface at a large angle?
Which application uses the Doppler effect to measure the speed of moving objects?
Which application uses the Doppler effect to measure the speed of moving objects?
What medical technology uses the Doppler effect to measure blood flow velocity?
What medical technology uses the Doppler effect to measure blood flow velocity?
What is the effect on sound waves that allows us to hear sounds even when not in direct line of sight?
What is the effect on sound waves that allows us to hear sounds even when not in direct line of sight?
What phenomenon is responsible for separating white light into its constituent colors when it passes through a prism?
What phenomenon is responsible for separating white light into its constituent colors when it passes through a prism?
What is defined as the ratio of the speed of light in a vacuum to its speed in a medium?
What is defined as the ratio of the speed of light in a vacuum to its speed in a medium?
Flashcards
Doppler Effect
Doppler Effect
The change in frequency of a wave in relation to an observer who is moving relative to the wave source.
Frequency
Frequency
The number of waves that pass a fixed point in a given amount of time, usually one second, measured in Hertz (Hz).
Doppler Effect Formula (Sound)
Doppler Effect Formula (Sound)
For sound waves, this is the formula that relates observed frequency to emitted frequency considering the speeds of the source, observer and the sound itself.
Relativistic Doppler Shift formula
Relativistic Doppler Shift formula
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Redshift
Redshift
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Blueshift
Blueshift
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Doppler Ultrasound
Doppler Ultrasound
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Fetal Heartbeat Monitoring
Fetal Heartbeat Monitoring
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Radar Speed Measurement
Radar Speed Measurement
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Weather Radar
Weather Radar
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Study Notes
- The Doppler Effect, proposed by Christian Doppler in 1842, is the change in observed wave frequency due to the relative motion between a wave source and an observer.
- It applies to all types of waves, including sound, light, and electromagnetic waves.
Frequency
- Frequency measures the number of waves passing a point per second, expressed in Hertz (Hz).
- For sound waves, frequency determines pitch; for light waves, it determines color.
- When a wave source moves towards an observer, the observed frequency increases (waves compress).
- When a wave source moves away from an observer, the observed frequency decreases (waves stretch).
Mathematical Description
- Equations quantitatively relate observed frequency to source frequency, source speed, observer speed, and wave speed.
Sound Waves
- The Doppler Effect formula for sound waves in air is:
- f' = f * ((v + vo) / (v + vs))
- f' = observed frequency
- f = emitted frequency
- v = speed of sound in the medium
- vo = speed of the observer relative to the medium
- vs = speed of the source relative to the medium
- Use positive vo if the observer moves towards the source, negative if away.
- Use positive vs if the source moves towards the observer, negative if away.
Light Waves
- The relativistic Doppler shift formula for light waves, due to their constant speed in a vacuum, is:
- Redshift/Blueshift
- f' = f * √((c + v) / (c - v))
- c = the speed of light in a vacuum
- v = relative velocity between the source and observer.
- f' = f * √((c + v) / (c - v))
- The Doppler Effect results in a shift in wavelength (redshift or blueshift).
Applications in Astronomy
- Redshift and Blueshift
- Determines the movement of celestial objects.
- Redshift indicates movement away from Earth; blueshift indicates movement towards Earth.
- Used to measure velocity and distance of astronomical objects.
Exoplanet Detection
- Detects exoplanets by observing wobbles in a star's motion caused by orbiting planets.
- These wobbles cause shifts in the star’s spectral lines.
Applications in Radar Technology
- Speed Measurement
- Radar guns measure vehicle speeds using the Doppler Effect.
- Radio waves bounce off moving vehicles to calculate speed from the frequency change.
Weather Radar
- Measures precipitation velocity, wind speeds, and storm movements.
- Analyzes the frequency shift in returned radar waves.
Applications in Medical Imaging
- Ultrasound
- Doppler ultrasound observes blood flow in arteries and veins.
- Measures blood flow velocity to diagnose cardiovascular conditions.
Fetal Monitoring
- Monitors fetal heartbeat during pregnancy, providing information about fetal health.
Applications in Everyday Life
- Emergency Vehicles
- The change in pitch of sirens demonstrates the Doppler Effect.
- Pitch is higher as the vehicle approaches and lowers as it moves away.
Sports
- Observed when a moving ball or player emits sound.
- Spectators can hear the change in pitch as the player or ball moves past them.
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