23. The longest wavelength of light emitted by hydrogen in the Balmer series is \o= 656nm. In light from a distant galaxy, this wavelength is measured to be A =1458 nm. Find the speed V at which the distant galaxy is receding from the earth in terms of c.

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23. The longest wavelength of light emitted by
hydrogen in the Balmer series is lo=
656nm. In light from a distant galaxy, this
wavelength is measured to be A =1458 nm.
Find the speed V at which the distant
galaxy is receding from the earth in terms
of c.
0.450c
0.550c
0.664c
1.506c
Transcribed Image Text:23. The longest wavelength of light emitted by hydrogen in the Balmer series is lo= 656nm. In light from a distant galaxy, this wavelength is measured to be A =1458 nm. Find the speed V at which the distant galaxy is receding from the earth in terms of c. 0.450c 0.550c 0.664c 1.506c
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