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7.2 The Universe and red-shift

7.2 The Universe and red-shift

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Question 12

Which of these observations provides direct evidence that distant galaxies are moving away from us, supporting the theory that the Universe is expanding?

A

The blue-shift of light from nearby stars

B

The cyclic change in sunspot activity of the Sun

C

The red-shift of light from distant galaxies

D

The occurrence of supernovae in our own galaxy

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7.2 The Universe and red-shift Questions

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53 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 7.2 The Universe and red-shift. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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