Physics 5054 · O Level · The Universe

The Universe — practice question

A learner accidentally marks a page in a textbook that gives the definition of redshift. The mark hides the three key words 1, 2 and 3. Redshift is ......1...... in the observed ......2...... of electromagnetic radiation coming from ......3...... stars and galaxies. What are words 1, 2 and 3?

  • A1: an increase; 2: frequency; 3: receding
  • B1: a decrease; 2: frequency; 3: approaching
  • C1: an increase; 2: wavelength; 3: receding
  • D1: an increase; 2: wavelength; 3: approaching

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