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3rd May 2010

Does the Doppler shift affect radio?

Diana O'Carroll

Do radio signals change as we move to and from the transmitter? Do our movements affect how a radio boradcast sounds? We find the answer in this question of the week. Plus, we ask why crocodiles haven't changed all that much in the last few million years.

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Does music radio get doppler shifted?

If you're driving towards a radio mast - does the music you're listening to get doppler shifted? Would there be a difference in the tone or tempo?


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