The Big Bang, red-shift and the expanding Universe

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Question 25
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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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