Doppler and Romer: What Do They Have in Common?

Teaching Romer's discovery alongside the Doppler effect can reveal a satisfying linkage between the two and give students a better understanding of both than they get from studying either alone.

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Published in:	Physics education Vol. 39; no. 3; pp. 273 - 280
Main Authors:	Viennot, Laurence, Leroy-Bury, Jean Luc
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Institute of Physics Publishing, Dirac House, Temple Back, Bristol, BS1 6BE, United Kingdom 01-05-2004
Subjects:	Acoustics Astronomy Physics Scientific Concepts Scientists
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Summary:	Teaching Romer's discovery alongside the Doppler effect can reveal a satisfying linkage between the two and give students a better understanding of both than they get from studying either alone.
ISSN:	0031-9120
DOI:	10.1088/0031-9120/39/3/004