Optics Question 238
Question: Assuming that universe is expanding, if the spectrum of light coming from a star which is going away from earth is tested, then in the wavelength of light
Options:
A) There will be no change
B) The spectrum will move to infrared region
C) The spectrum will seem to shift to the ultraviolet side
D) None of the above
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Due to expansion of universe, the star will go away from the earth thereby increasing the observed wavelength.
Therefore the spectrum will shift to the infrared region.
BETA
