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What happens to the wavelength pattern from most distant galaxies?
A
It is shifted towards longer wavelengths.
B
Light from a galaxy carries a pattern of wavelengths produced by the elements in its stars.
C
The galaxy is receding, so it is moving away from the observer.
D
The expansion is accelerating, or speeding up.
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8.2 Red-shift Flashcards
20 flashcards on AQA GCSE Physics 8.2 Red-shift: the key terms, definitions and equations you need to recall for Paper 1 and Paper 2.