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Universal Law of Gravitation

Question 8 • Foothill-B Period-Chemistry-26/27B

Which of these occur as part of gravitational redshift? Check all that apply.

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

Explanation

As light moves away from a strong gravitational field, gravitational redshift stretches its wavelength and lowers its frequency. The longer wavelength shifts the light toward the red end of the spectrum, so it appears more red when observed on Earth. Thus the wavelength lengthens, the frequency decreases, and the light appears more red.

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