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This is due to the Doppler effect, where the motion of the source compresses the waves as it approaches the observer. This compression increases the frequency perceived by the observer. If the source were stationary, there would be no relative motion and no frequency shift.

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What phenomenon is the basis of police radar and makes light or sound waves increase in frequency if the source is moving toward the observer and decrease if the source is moving away?

The phenomenon is called the Doppler effect. It describes the change in frequency of waves when the source of the waves is moving relative to the observer. In police radar, this effect is used to measure the speed of vehicles by detecting the frequency shift of the waves reflected off the moving vehicle.


What is the term used for the measure of frequency?

The term used for the measure of frequency is "Hertz (Hz)".


How can I measure frequency with a multimeter?

To measure frequency with a multimeter, set the multimeter to the frequency measurement mode. Connect the multimeter's probes to the circuit or signal you want to measure. The multimeter will display the frequency in hertz (Hz) on its screen.


How to measure frequency with a multimeter?

To measure frequency with a multimeter, set the multimeter to the frequency measurement mode. Connect the multimeter's probes to the circuit or signal you want to measure. The multimeter will display the frequency in hertz (Hz) on its screen.


Is the Doppler effect the actual change in a stars frequency of a wave?

No, the Doppler effect is the perceived change in frequency or wavelength of a wave when there is relative motion between the source of the wave and the observer. In the context of stars, the Doppler effect is used to measure their radial velocity, which can be used to determine if the star is moving towards or away from us based on shifts in the wavelength of its light.

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If a light source is approaching you at a speed very close to the speed of light it will appear to be what color?

That all depends what color it was when it left the source. Whatever wavelength it had at the source, if it's approaching you, you'll measure a shorter wavelength (higher frequency) as it passes you. But don't forget that regardless of the speed or direction of the source, you'll measure the light passing you at the 'speed of light' ... no more or less.


What phenomenon is the basis of police radar and makes light or sound waves increase in frequency if the source is moving toward the observer and decrease if the source is moving away?

The phenomenon is called the Doppler effect. It describes the change in frequency of waves when the source of the waves is moving relative to the observer. In police radar, this effect is used to measure the speed of vehicles by detecting the frequency shift of the waves reflected off the moving vehicle.


How much HZ are in a mile at the speed of 30mph?

Hertz is a measure of frequency, and has nothing to do with speed problems.Hertz is a measure of frequency, and has nothing to do with speed problems.Hertz is a measure of frequency, and has nothing to do with speed problems.Hertz is a measure of frequency, and has nothing to do with speed problems.


What is frequency's unit of measure?

Hertz, hz= 1/second is the unit measure of frequency.


What is the term used for the measure of frequency?

The term used for the measure of frequency is "Hertz (Hz)".


What is frequency meter?

frequency meter is used to measure the frequency of unknown frequency signal.


How can I measure frequency with a multimeter?

To measure frequency with a multimeter, set the multimeter to the frequency measurement mode. Connect the multimeter's probes to the circuit or signal you want to measure. The multimeter will display the frequency in hertz (Hz) on its screen.


How to measure frequency with a multimeter?

To measure frequency with a multimeter, set the multimeter to the frequency measurement mode. Connect the multimeter's probes to the circuit or signal you want to measure. The multimeter will display the frequency in hertz (Hz) on its screen.


What instrument is used to measure electrical frequency?

Frequency counter


What does kilogram frequency mean?

It is meaningless. A kilogram is a measure of mass. Frequency is a measure of events through time. -firstmate-


Is the Doppler effect the actual change in a stars frequency of a wave?

No, the Doppler effect is the perceived change in frequency or wavelength of a wave when there is relative motion between the source of the wave and the observer. In the context of stars, the Doppler effect is used to measure their radial velocity, which can be used to determine if the star is moving towards or away from us based on shifts in the wavelength of its light.


A picture 40 cm high is placed on the wall with its base 30 cm above the eye level of an observer if the observer is approaching 40cmsec how fast is the measure of the angle?

To find how fast the angle of elevation is changing as the observer approaches the wall, we can use the relationship between the height of the picture, the distance from the observer to the wall, and the angle of elevation. The angle can be represented using the tangent function: (\tan(\theta) = \frac{h}{d}), where (h) is the height of the picture (40 cm), and (d) is the horizontal distance from the observer to the wall. As the observer approaches the wall at a rate of 40 cm/sec, we can differentiate the tangent function to find the rate of change of the angle (\frac{d\theta}{dt}) in terms of (d) and the height (h). The exact rate will depend on the initial distance (d) at which the observer starts.