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What is the Doppler effect and how is it exploited in everyday life?

The Doppler effect describes the changes in a wave's frequency (or wavelength) as the source of the wave moves towards/ away from the observer (you). You have almost definitely experienced this phenomenon...

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Answered by Abin V. Physics tutor
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What is the difference between a longitudinal and a transverse wave?

First it's important to remember that a wave isn't an object that is moving. When a wave moves through a substance the particles of the substance move side to side or backwards and forwards around their o...

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Answered by Maya B. Physics tutor
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What is terminal velocity? (falling bodies)

When an object falls down through a fluid (e.g. water, oil, air..) there are usually two forces acting on it. They are the weight force acting downwards and the drag force acting upwards. The weight force...

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Answered by George F. Physics tutor
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Why does a balloon 'stick' to a wall when one has rubbed it on one's head?

When the balloon is rubbed on your head, it becomes electrostatically charged (this is because electrons are transfered to/from the balloon from/to your hair). When you bring the balloon, which now has an...

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Answered by Ryan H. Physics tutor
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What is terminal velocity?

Terminal velocity occurs when an object in free fall doesn't accelerate any further. As F=ma, when a = 0, F must be 0. F in this equation refers to resultant force. Because all objects in earth's gravity ...

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Answered by Vedanth N. Physics tutor
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