Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Doppler effect for sound waves

Doppler effect for sound waves — practice question

The Sun emits light with a specific wavelength $\lambda_s$. However, at a given moment, the Earth records a spread of wavelengths extending from values below $\lambda_s$ to values above $\lambda_s$. This happens because of the Doppler effect. What might account for this Doppler effect?

  • AThe Sun is moving at right-angles to a line joining the Sun and the Earth.
  • BThe Sun is moving away from the Earth.
  • CThe Sun is moving towards the Earth.
  • DThe Sun is rotating.

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