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8.2 Red-shift

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Question 12
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A student says that red-shift happens because distant galaxies are made of hot red stars.

Which statement explains why the student is wrong?

[1]
A

Red stars are found only in the most distant galaxies

B

Red stars emit light of a single fixed wavelength only

C

The colour of a star has no effect on the light it emits

D

Every wavelength from the galaxy is increased, not just red

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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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