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7.2 The Universe and red-shift

7.2 The Universe and red-shift

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Question 27

Astronomers observing the light spectra from distant galaxies notice that the prominent absorption lines are shifted towards the red end of the spectrum (red-shifted) compared to those observed in a laboratory on Earth.

Explain how this red-shift 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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