Imagine you are waiting for a train to pass at a railroad crossing. Will the train whistle have a higher pitch as the train appr

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Gennadij [26K]

3 years ago

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Imagine you are waiting for a train to pass at a railroad crossing. Will the train whistle have a higher pitch as the train appr

oaches you or after it has passed you by?

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frosja888 [35] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-19T18:38:42+03:00

frosja888 [35]3 years ago

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THE DOPPLER EFFECT. Anyways, it would have a higher whistle as it approaches you, when it gets to you it only gets quieter because it leaves after. Think of a motorcycle going by, its loud coming to you then as it passes it gets quieter.