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6.2.3a Galaxies and the scale of the Universe

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Question 18

Which statement about redshift and the expansion of the Universe is correct?

A

Redshift describes an increase in the frequency of light emitted by receding galaxies.

B

The redshift observed in light from distant galaxies provides evidence that the Universe is expanding.

C

Blue-shift is observed when a galaxy is moving away from the observer.

D

There are only about one million galaxies in the observable Universe.

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59 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 6.2.3a Galaxies and the scale of the Universe. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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