Doppler Rocket

Photograph of doppler rocket

Apparatus:
self-contained

Description:
with a student volunteer holding both handles at one end, extend the strings such that there is little sag. Be sure to bring the traveller with you to your end. Sned the traveller sailing over the heads of your class by quickly separating the handles at your end - the student volunteer will return it to you by separating thier handles. The Doppler shift will be apparant to everyone in the room.

PIRA 3B40.10