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Origin of the Universe

Question 5 • FHS 2016 TX-Earth and Space Science

A decrease in the frequency of light from a galaxy would make the galaxy appear redder.

Answer
A
T
B
F

Explanation

Light with a lower frequency has a longer wavelength, since frequency and wavelength are inversely related. Longer visible-light wavelengths are closer to the red end of the spectrum, so the galaxy would appear redder. Therefore, the statement is true: choice T.

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