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The Electromagnetic Spectrum

Question 8 • FL-2003310-Physical Science CR

Which would describe a situation in which the Doppler effect is occurring?

Answer
A
Sheila notices an increase in volume as an object approaches her.
B
Brad hears an object increase in loudness as it is vibrated at its natural frequency.
C
Judy notices an increase in intensity as an object is vibrated at its natural frequency.
D
Damian hears a change in pitch as an object moves past him.

Explanation

The Doppler effect is a change in the observed frequency, heard as a change in pitch, when a sound source and listener move relative to each other. Damian hears a change in pitch as the object moves past him, so choice D describes the Doppler effect; changes in loudness alone do not.

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