Redshift and Blueshift Quick Check

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Redshift and Blueshift Quick Check

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When will a scientist observe redshift in the spectrum of a distant space object?(1 point)
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when the object is in the same frame of reference as the scientist
when the object is in the same frame of reference as the scientist

when the object is moving away from the scientist
when the object is moving away from the scientist

when the object is stationary
when the object is stationary

when the object is moving toward the scientist
when the object is moving toward the scientist
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A scientist will observe redshift in the spectrum of a distant space object when the object is moving away from the scientist. Redshift occurs when the wavelength of light is stretched, which typically happens when an object is receding from the observer.

Redshift and Blueshift Quick Check

A scientist will observe redshift in the spectrum of a distant space object **when the object is moving away from the scientist**. Redshift occurs when the wavelength of light is stretched, which typically happens when an object is receding from the observer.

A scientist will observe redshift in the spectrum of a distant space object when the object is moving away from the scientist. Redshift occurs when the wavelength of light is stretched, which typically happens when an object is receding from the observer.