AP Physics 2
14.5 The Doppler Effect
A sound source and a light source both move away from an observer at a constant speed \(v\). The sound wave propagates through still air, while the light wave propagates through a vacuum. Which of the following correctly explains how the physical basis of the Doppler effect differs for the sound wave compared to the light wave?
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