Paul - if I remember my high school physics, I believe you are correct. To state is anothe way, the Doppler effect is only heard by the stationary listener as the sound source moves towards him/her, then past him/her. The source of the sound will only perceive a steady tone. Incidentally, this can help one understand the theory of general relativity as it describes the time discrepancies experienced by a space traveler and an observer on the ground. (I've been reading my Isaac Asimov essays once again - it can make you a little overwhelmed to think that you may actually be able to somewhat understand the universe.) paxmaha
Paul Mansur <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On Monday, November 17, 2003, at 11:29 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >Yet we know there is a Doppler effect. It is my understanding that the Doppler effect is heard only when there is motion by the sound source (toward or away from) the point of perception, or vice versa, when the point of perception moves in relation to the sound source. CORdially, Paul Mansur --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard _______________________________________________ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
