Question

Blueshift is observed when(1 point)
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a luminous object travels alongside an observer
a luminous object travels alongside an observer

a luminous object is stationary compared to an observer
a luminous object is stationary compared to an observer

a distant luminous object travels rapidly towards an observer
a distant luminous object travels rapidly towards an observer

a distant luminous object travels rapidly away from an observer

Answer 1

Blueshift is observed when:

**a distant luminous object travels rapidly towards an observer.**

In this case, the light waves are compressed, resulting in a shift to shorter (bluer) wavelengths.