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8.2 Red-shift

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Figure shows the line spectrum of hydrogen measured in a school laboratory, and the spectrum of the same hydrogen lines in the light received from two galaxies, A and B.

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Use Figure to describe how the spectrum from galaxy B differs from the laboratory spectrum.

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Galaxy A and galaxy B are at different distances from the Earth. Use Figure to determine which galaxy is further from the Earth. Give a reason for your answer.

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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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