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Frequencyeltolódásból, often translated as "frequency shift from," refers to a phenomenon where the perceived frequency of a wave changes due to the relative motion between the source of the wave and an observer. This is a direct consequence of the Doppler effect, a fundamental principle in physics. When a wave source moves towards an observer, the wave crests arrive more frequently, resulting in a higher observed frequency. Conversely, when the source moves away, the wave crests are spread out, leading to a lower observed frequency.

This effect is not limited to sound waves, though it is most commonly experienced and understood in that context. For instance, the changing pitch of a siren as an ambulance approaches and then recedes is a classic example of the Doppler effect on sound. The same principle applies to electromagnetic waves, such as light. When a light source moves towards us, its light is shifted towards higher frequencies, a phenomenon known as blueshift. When it moves away, the light is shifted towards lower frequencies, a blueshift.

The magnitude of the frequencyeltolódásból depends on the relative velocity between the source and the observer, as well as the speed of the wave itself. In astronomy, observing the blueshift or redshift of light from distant stars and galaxies is a crucial tool for determining their motion relative to Earth and understanding the expansion of the universe. In radar systems, the Doppler shift is used to measure the speed of moving objects. The mathematical description of frequencyeltolódásból allows for quantitative analysis of these relative motions.