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How does high redshift imply large distance for quasars?

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How does high redshift imply large distance for quasars?.

  1. A.It indicates they are moving away from us.
  2. B.It shows they are older than nearby stars.
  3. C.It means they are cooler than other celestial bodies.
  4. D.It suggests they have lower mass.

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  • It indicates they are moving away from us.

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High redshift in quasars indicates that they are receding from us at high speeds, which correlates with greater distances due to the expansion of the Universe.

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