Big Bang Theory & Redshift

Big Bang Theory & Redshift

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Science

8th - 11th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does BLUE shift of light indicate about a star's movement?

Back

The star is moving toward Earth.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the implication of RED shift of light?

Back

The star is moving away from Earth.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a BLUE shifted light have in terms of wavelength?

Back

Shorter wavelength.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a RED shifted light indicate about the movement of galaxies?

Back

Galaxies that are redshifted are moving away from us.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the general observation about galaxies in the universe?

Back

The galaxies are moving away from us.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of redshift in astronomy?

Back

It provides evidence for the expansion of the universe.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the term 'wavelength' refer to in the context of light?

Back

The distance between successive peaks of a wave.

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