Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Stars and the Universe

Stars and the Universe — practice question

An astronomer detects redshift in the light from a distant galaxy. Which statement about redshift is correct?

  • AIt is the decrease in the observed wavelength of red light emitted from receding galaxies.
  • BIt is evidence that the Universe is contracting and supports the Big Bang Theory.
  • CIt is evidence that the Universe is expanding and supports the Big Bang Theory.
  • DRedshift is when light from receding galaxies appears blue.

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