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6.2.3a Galaxies and the scale of the Universe

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Question 31

An astronomical observation detects light from a distant galaxy. Due to cosmological redshift, the radiation has shifted from the ultraviolet region of the electromagnetic spectrum to the visible red region.

How does this shift affect the wavelength and speed of the radiation in a vacuum?

A

Wavelength: decreased; Speed: decreased

B

Wavelength: increased; Speed: stayed the same

C

Wavelength: increased; Speed: decreased

D

Wavelength: decreased; Speed: stayed the same

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