Physics Class 12

Doppler Effect in Light

How does the Doppler effect apply to light?

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uniboardhub
4 months ago

When a light source moves towards us, its wavelength decreases (blue shift). Moving away causes a red shift. It's key in astronomy to measure star velocities.

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