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Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Physics practice

Which of the following best describes red-shift?

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Which of the following best describes red-shift?.

  1. A.Light from distant galaxies appears bluer than expected.
  2. B.Light from distant galaxies has decreased wavelength.
  3. C.Light from distant galaxies has increased wavelength, shifting towards the red end of the spectrum.
  4. D.Light from distant galaxies has increased frequency.

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