Master formula: . Numerator: observer terms. Denominator: source terms. Signs: approaching = frequency increases. For numerator (): add if observer moves toward source. For denominator (): subtract if source moves toward observer. Mnemonic: "Observer on top, Source on bottom. Moving toward = bigger frequency = + in numerator, - in denominator."
Part of JWAVE-02 — Waves: Standing Waves, Beats & Doppler Effect
Doppler Effect — Sign Convention
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