Sound [The Doppler effect ]

Sound [The Doppler effect ]

K-12 Science Curriculum Guide

Force, Motion and Energy : Sound [The Doppler effect ]

Content :

Sound [Gr.10]

Content Standards :

 demonstrates understanding of the Doppler effect

Performance Standards :

 demonstrates understanding of balance, stability, and strength
 infers the relative motion or position of the source of sound based on the quality of sound reaching the listener

Learning Competencies :

 illustrates the effect of relative motion of source and receiver to the wavelength and frequency of sound
 derives Doppler effect equation for sound
 applies the equation to situations showing various motion of observer and sound source