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7.2 The Universe and red-shift

7.2 The Universe and red-shift

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Question 16

An astrophysicist studying high-redshift active galactic nuclei (AGN) observes that the characteristic Lyman-alpha emission line is systematically shifted toward longer wavelengths, with greater shifts observed for more distant sources.

Explain how this spectral shift provides key evidence for the Big Bang theory.

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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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