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MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Flashcards: 4d Sound Waves Doppler Effect

Study 4d Sound Waves Doppler Effect in MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

If a source approaches a stationary observer, is the observed wavelength larger or smaller?

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ANSWER

Smaller wavelength (wavefronts are compressed). Source motion toward observer bunches wavefronts, reducing the effective wavelength.

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A bat emits a call and listens to the echo from an insect flying directly away from the bat. Assume the air is still and the bat is stationary. Which outcome is most consistent with the Doppler Effect for the echo received by the bat relative to the emitted call?
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