Doppler Buzzer

PIRA: 
3B40.10
Area: 
3 Oscillations and Waves
Topic: 
3B Wave Motion
Concept: 
Doppler Effect

 

Swing a buzzer on a string in a circle at various speeds and distances to give different effects. Play a game of catch with a “buzzer-in-a-ball” over the heads of stationary observers to demonstrate the Doppler effect.

 

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Scott Thomas
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