Physics · Wave Motion and Sound
A person standing on a railway platform notices that the sound of an approaching train's whistle changes in pitch (frequency) as the train passes by. This phenomenon is best explained by:
- 1Resonance
- 2Doppler effect✓
- 3Diffraction of sound
- 4Refraction of sound
Correct answer
Doppler effect
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