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8.2 Red-shift

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Question 17
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An astronomer measures a very large red-shift in the light from one galaxy.

Which conclusion can be drawn from this measurement alone?

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A

The galaxy is a very long distance from the Earth

B

The galaxy contains an unusually large number of stars

C

The galaxy formed much later than our own galaxy did

D

The galaxy is moving directly across our line of sight

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8.2 Red-shift Questions

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41 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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