Concept explainers
(a)
(a)
Answer to Problem 6P
Wavelength is
Explanation of Solution
Write the Hubble’s law equation.
Here,
Write the relativistic doppler formula.
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Substitute 590 nm for
Thus, the wavelength is
(b)
Wavelength of light emitted from a galaxy lies at
(b)
Answer to Problem 6P
Wavelength is
Explanation of Solution
Substitute
Substitute 590 nm for
Conclusion:
Thus, the wavelength is
(b)
Wavelength of light emitted from a galaxy lies at
(b)
Answer to Problem 6P
Wavelength is
Explanation of Solution
Substitute
Substitute 590 nm for
Conclusion:
Thus, the wavelength is
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