A starÍs light is shifted to the red part of the light spectrum.

What does this mean about the length of light waves and movement of the star?

A.

The wavelengths are getting shorter, meaning the star is moving toward the observer.

B.

The wavelengths are getting longer, meaning the star is moving toward the observer.

C.

The wavelengths are getting shorter, meaning the star is moving away from the observer.

D.

The wavelengths are getting longer, meaning the star is moving away from the observer.

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Cohen

Physics

24 November, 00:07

A starÍs light is shifted to the red part of the light spectrum.

What does this mean about the length of light waves and movement of the star?

A.

The wavelengths are getting shorter, meaning the star is moving toward the observer.

B.

The wavelengths are getting longer, meaning the star is moving toward the observer.

C.

The wavelengths are getting shorter, meaning the star is moving away from the observer.

D.

The wavelengths are getting longer, meaning the star is moving away from the observer.

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Ronald Bauer · Answer 1

"The wavelengths are getting longer, meaning the star is moving away from the observer" is the one among the following choices given in the question that this means about the length of light waves and movement of the star. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the fourth option or option "D".