A police radar set emits a parallel beam of electromagnetic radiation at wavelength λo and velocity c, which falls on a motor car moving directly towards the set with a velocity u.λo from the car, to reach the car.
(a Derive an expression for the wavelength λ of the radiation reflected from the car
(b) If Zo = 0 im, c = 3.0 × 108ms'1 and u = 33ms'1, calculate the change in wavelength of tho
radiation received at the set after reflection from the car.
Given quantities:
The beat frequency between a microwave transmitted signal and a reflected signal of a moving object is
where the target velocity is taken as positive if the target if approaching the transmitter. Police RADAR uses this method for measurement of auto speed.
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