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Doppler Effect

Doppler Effect

In this activity, learners use a tuning fork to explore how the Doppler effect works. They strike the tuning fork to produce a sound, then observe as the tone changes as the fork is swung back and forth. Learners also explore applications of the Doppler effect in technology.

Keywords:
Physical Science, Chemistry, Vibrations and Waves, Doppler Effect, NSDL, Sound, Vibration and Waves, Doppler, Physical Sciences, Waves, The Doppler Effect, Physics
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Material Type:
Simulation
Date Added to MERLOT:
July 27, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:
August 30, 2017
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Submitter:
Barbra Bied Sperling
Hispanic Serving Institution
Primary Audience:
Middle School, High School
Technical Format:
PDF
Mobile Compatibility:
Not specified at this time
Language:
English
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No
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Unknown
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