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This is called the Doppler effect. Because air is compressible, that causes sound waves to lengthen the further you get from the source. This is also how radar speed detection works. The device calculates the rate of the Doppler shift to determine the speed of the car or other object being measured.

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Areas closer to the equator receive what and what?

Areas closer to the equator receive more direct sunlight and experience higher temperatures compared to areas farther away from the equator. This leads to warmer climates and greater biodiversity in equatorial regions.


What does the sediment the is closer to mid ocean ridge compare to sediment that is farther away?

Sediment closer to mid-ocean ridges is typically younger, coarser, and consists of more volcanic material compared to sediment farther away. This is because the closer proximity to the ridge results in a higher input of freshly erupted material from the underlying volcanic activity.


How are the planets closr to the sun different from those that are located farther from the sun?

Planets closer to the sun are typically smaller, rockier, and have higher temperatures due to their proximity to the sun. Planets farther from the sun are generally larger, colder, and composed mostly of gas and ice. Additionally, planets closer to the sun have shorter orbital periods and higher gravitational influences.


Why might the solar wind have a stronger effect on inner planets than on outer planets in the solar system?

The solar wind has a stronger effect on inner planets because they are closer to the Sun and therefore experience higher solar wind densities and stronger solar wind speeds. Outer planets are farther away from the Sun and have weaker solar wind interactions due to the decreased solar wind density and speed at their distance from the Sun.


Why is Venus hotter than Mercury even though its closer to the sun?

Venus is hotter because it has a thick atmosphere that traps heat, creating a greenhouse effect. This causes Venus to have a much higher surface temperature than Mercury, despite being farther from the Sun.

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What is the perception in the change of a sound frequency as the source moves closer or farther from The listener?

As the source of a sound moves closer to a listener, the frequency of the sound will appear to increase, resulting in a higher pitch. Conversely, as the source moves farther away, the frequency will appear to decrease, resulting in a lower pitch. This phenomenon is known as the Doppler effect.


Why is alaska colder than georgia?

Farther away from equator, closer to pole, higher latitude.


Does a train whistle get higher or lower when it gets closer?

Sounds get higher in pitch as they get closer, due to the sounds waves getting packed closer together. (Which IS higher-pitched) Sounds get lower in pitch as they go away, due to the sound waves being pulled farther apart than normal. (Which IS lower-pitched). This is called the Doppler effect, and works with light, also.


Electrons farther from the nucleus are said to be of?

Electrons farther from the nucleus are said to be of higher energy levels or higher orbitals. This means they have more energy and are less tightly bound to the nucleus compared to electrons closer to the nucleus.


As you get higher in the atmosphere does the particles get closer together or farther apart?

the particles get closer together because my class just talked about that stuff!!


How does high pressure area effect a mercury barometer?

Higher air pressure forces the mercury farther up the tube.


In hot air are particles closer together?

In hot air, the particles have higher kinetic energy, causing them to move faster and spread out more, resulting in a decrease in density and the particles being farther apart.


Areas closer to the equator receive what and what?

Areas closer to the equator receive more direct sunlight and experience higher temperatures compared to areas farther away from the equator. This leads to warmer climates and greater biodiversity in equatorial regions.


What does the sediment the is closer to mid ocean ridge compare to sediment that is farther away?

Sediment closer to mid-ocean ridges is typically younger, coarser, and consists of more volcanic material compared to sediment farther away. This is because the closer proximity to the ridge results in a higher input of freshly erupted material from the underlying volcanic activity.


Is the moon higher than the stars?

No, the moon is closer to Earth than the stars. The stars we see in the night sky are typically much farther away than the moon.


Which atom has higher shielding effect Li or Na?

Na have higher shielding effect than Li *According to my chemistry book


How is air pressure effected by altitude?

With a higher altitude, there is a lower air pressure. This is caused by gravity pulling the gas molecules of our atmosphere closer to its surface. when the molecules are farther away from the Earth's surface the gravitational pull is weaker thus making the atmosphere thinner higher up and thicker closer to the surface.