Consider the following statements:
- An artificial satellite can be tracked very precisely from the earth by using Doppler Effect.
- Cosmic rays are also known as TV waves.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
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Only 1
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Only 2
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Both 1 and 2
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Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct answer
Explanation
Statement (1) is correct. Doppler Effect is the change in frequency of a wave for an observer moving relative to its source.
The radio signal received from a moving vehicle will help in tracking an artificial satellite.
Statement (2) is incorrect. Radio waves are also called TV waves.