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The Science Zone: Doppler effect

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Though many people may hear "Doppler Radar" as tool for tracking weather systems, it is used for much more and has roots in science dating back generations. The Doppler Effect, as it is known, is also an important aspect of the astronomical study of light. It is also important in the study of the weather and even sound. The shifting of frequencies of light and sound can determine much about their properties and their sources. Astronomers study "blueshifting" and "redshifting" because of the [...]

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