Waves
Used to show how the frequency changes when there is a change in speed.
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LOCATION:
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| Doppler rocket |
M1
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The Doppler Rocket emits a true, sinusoidal sound wave form at a constant frequency
of approximately 620 MHz. At a velocity of 10 m/s, the result is a 20 Hz shift in
frequency as the rocket flies past students. The rocket is covered in a skinned foam,
protecting the unit during normal impacts.
