Describe at least two ways that your understanding of the Doppler effect could be applied to everyday life?

Answer 1

The Doppler Effect can be demonstrated through observation and action. Astronomical objects with bearing away from the observer will appear red, while objects moving towards are blue. The Doppler Effect also relates to sound waves as the noise of an object coming to you has a higher (more intense frequency) than one going away. The sound of an approaching ambulance or police siren are classic examples of Doppler.

Answer 2

Scientific answer - or Practical? Practical, stand by the rail road tracks as a train approaches, passes and then disappears in the distance. The change in sound you experienced as it approached, passed you then disappeared is the "doppler effect."

Answer 3

we can find the speed of moving car by using micro waves.these waves fall on the moving car and get reflected back whose wavelength is recorded by a device attached to the computer. and finally we can determine the speed of the car.

Answer 4

That would be a very difficult explanation, because the Doppler effect is not

used to indicate the direction of a star. It's used to determine whether the

star is moving toward us or away from us, and at what speed.

(You don't need any fancy processes or complicated theories to determine the

direction of a star. Just use my simple method: Look through your telescope.

If you see the star, then the star lies in the direction that your telescope is

pointed. If you do not see the star, then move the telescope slightly, rinse,

and repeat.)

Answer 5

By listening carefully to the pitch of a train whistle you can tell if it's coming towards you or away from you.

The airline you take to Zimbabwe (or wherever) depends on its own radar as well as ground radar to know where other planes are. the Doppler effect also gives the velocities of those planes!