Physics
Class 11
Doppler Effect Basics
Why does an ambulance siren sound higher-pitched when coming toward you?
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uniboardhub
4 months ago
Due to the Doppler effect — when the source approaches, sound waves compress, increasing frequency and pitch; when it moves away, pitch lowers.
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