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Question 14
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An astronomer observes that light from a distant galaxy is blue-shifted compared to the same wavelength of light observed on Earth.

Which of the following correctly describes the astronomer's conclusion?

Observed wavelength is longer than on Earth; the galaxy is moving away from Earth

Observed wavelength is longer than on Earth; the galaxy is moving towards Earth

Observed wavelength is shorter than on Earth; the galaxy is moving away from Earth

Observed wavelength is shorter than on Earth; the galaxy is moving towards Earth

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