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Optics of Moving Sources

Problem 5.234

An observer moves with velocity v1=12cv_{1}=\frac{1}{2} c along a straight line. In front of him a source of monochromatic light moves with velocity v2=34cv_{2}=\frac{3}{4} c in the same direction and along the same straight line. The proper frequency of light is equal to ω0.\omega_{0} . Find the frequency of light registered by the observer.

Reveal Answer
ω=ω03/7\omega=\omega_{0} \sqrt{3 / 7}