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Question 9

Scientists compare the distances to galaxies containing supernovae with the galaxies' recession speeds estimated from red-shift. The table shows results for three galaxies.

Distance from Earth (billion light-years)Expected recession speed (km/s)Recession speed estimated from red-shift (km/s)
1.020 00021 000
2.040 00044 000
3.060 00069 000
a.

Describe two patterns in the results.

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b.

Explain what the results suggest about the expansion of the universe and what remains uncertain.

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8.2 Red-shift Questions

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79 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Physics 8.2 Red-shift, covering 8.2 Red-shift. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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