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Introduction to Waves

Question 2 • (OC27) Earth/Space Sci-2001310-S2-Nelson

Which statement describes redshifts?

Answer
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Redshifts occur when the light source and observer move farther apart, and the light observed shifts to a shorter wavelength.
B
Redshifts occur when the light source and observer move farther apart, and the light observed shifts to a longer wavelength.
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Redshifts occur when the light source and observer move closer together, and the light observed shifts to a shorter wavelength.
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Redshifts occur when the light source and observer move closer together, and the light observed shifts to a longer wavelength.

Explanation

When a light source and observer move farther apart, the light is stretched to longer wavelengths. This shift toward the red end of the spectrum is called a redshift, so the correct statement is that the observed light shifts to a longer wavelength.

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