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Doppler in sound
Doppler in sound
Why does a passing train whistle sound higher as it approaches and lower as it leaves?
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Sep 01, 2025
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It’s the Doppler effect: sound waves compress when the source approaches → higher pitch; stretch when it moves away → lower pitch.
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