Determining the Speed of Sound Using the Doppler Effect.

Gagne, Richard.

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ERIC Number: EJ520754

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Publication Date: 1996

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Determining the Speed of Sound Using the Doppler Effect.

Gagne, Richard.

Physics Teacher, v34 n2 p126-27 Feb 1996

Presents a simple but effective experiment that uses ultrasonic transducers and some basic electronics to study the speed of sound using the Doppler effect. Eliminates the noise problems associated with most sound experiments. Discusses the theory, and describes the apparatus and procedure. (JRH)

Descriptors: Acoustics, Computer Interfaces, Higher Education, Physics, Science Experiments, Secondary Education, Velocity, Waves (Physics)

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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