A scientist will observe redshift in the spectrum of a distant space object when the object is moving away from the scientist. Redshift occurs because the light waves emitted by the object are stretched, resulting in a shift towards the red end of the spectrum.
When will a scientist observe redshift in the spectrum of a distant space object?(1 point)
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when the object is moving toward the scientist
when the object is moving toward the scientist
when the object is moving away from the scientist
when the object is moving away from the scientist
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 stationary
when the object is stationary
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