
Red Shift/Doppler Effect
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11th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the Doppler Effect?
Back
The Doppler Effect is the change in wavelength (and frequency) of a wave in relation to an observer moving relative to the source of the wave.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to the wavelength of light from an object moving away from an observer?
Back
The wavelength of light increases, causing a redshift.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What color corresponds to the longest wavelength in the visible spectrum?
Back
Red.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is redshift?
Back
Redshift is the phenomenon where light from an object moving away from an observer is shifted to longer wavelengths, appearing more red.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is blueshift?
Back
Blueshift is the phenomenon where light from an object moving towards an observer is shifted to shorter wavelengths, appearing more blue.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does the Doppler Effect apply to sound waves?
Back
As a sound source moves towards an observer, the sound waves compress, leading to a higher pitch; as it moves away, the waves stretch, resulting in a lower pitch.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?
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Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as wavelength increases, frequency decreases and vice versa.
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