MCQ
If light from a galaxy observed on the earth's surface has a red shift, then
- AGalaxy is stationary w.r.t. the earth
- BGalaxy is approaching the earth
- ✓Galaxy is receding from the earth
- DTemperature of galaxy in increasing
✓
Answer
Correct option: C.
Galaxy is receding from the earth
c
(c)
(c)
When there is Red shift. The wavelength is increased and frequency is decreased.
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