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What does it mean when an emission line of helium from a galaxy is shifted toward red?(1 point) Responses The galaxy is moving...Question
What does it mean when an emission line of helium from a galaxy is shifted toward red?(1 point)
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The galaxy is moving away from the viewer.
The galaxy is moving away from the viewer.
The galaxy contains a large percent of hydrogen.
The galaxy contains a large percent of hydrogen.
The galaxy contains a small percent of hydrogen.
The galaxy contains a small percent of hydrogen.
The galaxy is moving toward the viewer.
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The galaxy is moving away from the viewer.
The galaxy is moving away from the viewer.
The galaxy contains a large percent of hydrogen.
The galaxy contains a large percent of hydrogen.
The galaxy contains a small percent of hydrogen.
The galaxy contains a small percent of hydrogen.
The galaxy is moving toward the viewer.
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The correct response is:
**The galaxy is moving away from the viewer.**
A redshift in the emission line indicates that the light from the galaxy is being stretched, which occurs as the galaxy moves away from us.
**The galaxy is moving away from the viewer.**
A redshift in the emission line indicates that the light from the galaxy is being stretched, which occurs as the galaxy moves away from us.
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