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7.2 The Universe and red-shift

7.2 The Universe and red-shift

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Question 18

Astronomers analyzing the light emitted by distant stars in other galaxies observe that the spectral lines are shifted towards the longer wavelength (red) end of the spectrum compared to light from the same elements on Earth.

Explain how this observed shift in wavelength provides evidence that the Universe is expanding.

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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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