Red Shift

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What is Red Shift?

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Red Shift is the phenomenon where light from an object moving away from an observer is shifted to longer wavelengths, making it appear redder.

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What does the term 'Doppler Effect' refer to?

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The Doppler Effect is the change in frequency or wavelength of a wave in relation to an observer moving relative to the wave source.

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What color shift indicates that a galaxy is moving away from us?

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Red shift indicates that a galaxy is moving away from us.

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What is the significance of observing red shift in galaxies?

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Observing red shift helps astronomers determine that the universe is expanding.

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Where is the best location for a telescope to observe deep space?

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In space, as it avoids atmospheric interference.

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What type of wave has the highest frequency?

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Gamma rays have the highest frequency among electromagnetic waves.

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What happens to the light from a star that is moving away from Earth?

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The light is redshifted, meaning its wavelength increases and it appears redder.

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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength in waves?

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Frequency and wavelength are inversely related; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

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What is the effect of a galaxy moving towards us on its light?

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The light is blueshifted, meaning its wavelength decreases and it appears bluer.

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How does red shift provide evidence for the Big Bang theory?

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Red shift of distant galaxies supports the idea that the universe is expanding from a hot, dense state.