Register
A red shift in the spectrum of the light from an object indicates the object is moving ____ you.
168k views
2 votes
A red shift in the spectrum of the light from an object indicates the object is moving ____ you.

User Alican Kilicarslan
by
8.0k points

1 Answer

5 votes
Away from you. This is known as the Doppler affect. It basically states that if an object is moving away from you the streching of the wave causes a red shift and if the object is moving towards you the compression of the waves causes a blue shift.
User Tomte
by
7.7k points
← Prev Question Next Question →

No related questions found

Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.4m questions

12.2m answers

Other Questions

How do you balance __H2SO4 + __B(OH)3 --> __B2(SO4)3 + __H2O
Why is gold preferred as a superior metal over silver and bronze?
What is the evidence of a chemical reaction when the fireworks go off
Which of the following statements does not describe a physical property of a piece of chalk A. Chalk is solid B.chalk can be broken into pieces C. Chalk is white D. Chalk will bubble in vinegar
Which is an example of an atom? A)the smallest unit of Ne B)the smallest unit of p4 C)the smallest unit of NH3 D)the smallest unit of H2O
Link Copied!