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8.2 Red-shift

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Question 3

An astronomer compares the same spectral pattern in the light from galaxies M and N with the pattern measured in a laboratory. The red-shift of the light from galaxy M is greater than the red-shift of the light from galaxy N.

What can the astronomer conclude about the two galaxies?

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A

Galaxy M emits redder light than galaxy N

B

Galaxy M is moving towards the Earth

C

Galaxy M is closer to the Earth than galaxy N

D

Galaxy M has a greater recession speed than galaxy N

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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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