If the distant star is receding from us, the spectral lines from such a star when examined on Earth will show:
Correct answer: B. A shift in frequency towards the red end
- A. No shift in frequency
- B. A shift in frequency towards the red end
- C. A shill in frequency towards the violet end
- D. shift in frequency towards ultraviolet
Explanation
When a star is moving away from Earth show a red shift. The emitted waves have a longer wavelength than if the star had been at rest. So, the spectrum is shifted towards longer wavelength. i.e., towards the red end of the spectrum.
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