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Observed Frequency

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The observed frequency refers to the frequency at which an observer perceives a sound wave or light wave due to relative motion between the source and observer.

AP course connection

Topic 10.2: 10.2 Periodic Waves

Unit 10

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