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What is a Doppler effect?

What is a Doppler effect? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. The apparent change in frequency or wavelength of a wave that is perceived by an observer moving relative to the source of the waves.
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Synth notes bob, bend and warble, producing a strange, droning, Doppler effect, whizzing past the listener like vehicles on a Tron superhighway.
The inverse Doppler effect is not something you can hear, but understanding it could one day lead to important advances in optics and communications equipment.
In the astronomical setting, the Doppler effect applies to light.
The Doppler effect is one method, as this key stage 4 resource from Royal Observatory Greenwich explains.
The Doppler effect is a change in the frequency of sound waves caused by moving objects.
The student can gain experience in the properties of US waves, and also easily study the Doppler effect extensively used in security systems.

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