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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 luminous object travels alongside an observer.
a luminous object travels alongside an observer.
a distant luminous object travels rapidly away from an observer.
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Blueshift is observed when:
a distant luminous object travels rapidly towards an observer.
This is because, as the object moves closer, the wavelengths of the light waves it emits are compressed, resulting in a shift towards the blue end of the spectrum.
