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Question 7 • Physics

Which of these occur as part of gravitational redshift? Choose three correct answers.

Answer
A
light observed on Earth appears more red
B
wavelength of light shortens
C
frequency of light decreases
D
light observed on Earth appears less red
E
frequency of light increases
F
wavelength of light lengthens

Explanation

Light climbing out of a gravitational field loses energy, so its frequency decreases. Because wavelength and frequency are inversely related, its wavelength lengthens. The light is therefore shifted toward the red end of the spectrum, so it appears more red when observed on Earth.

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