Red Shift

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  • Created on: 27-05-13 18:23
What is the 'Doppler Effect'?
If a wave source is moving more relative to an observer there will be a change in the observed wavelength and frequency
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In the 'Doppler Effect', what could the wave source be?
Light, sound and mircowaves
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In the 'Doppler Effect', what happens to the wavelength and frequency of the wave source as it moves away from the observer?
The wavelength increases and the frequency decreases
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What is 'Red Shift'?
The further away the galaxies are, the faster they're moving and the bigger the observed increase in wavelength- they then have a red tint to the observer, however, although this may be true, the observer may not be able to see this without
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scientific equipment.
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How does the effect of 'Red Shift' provide evidence for the Big Bang Theory?
It proves that the universe is forever expanding and that the universe started from a very small initial point
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(Fill in the words): C________ M_____________ background radiation (CMBR) is a form of electromagnetic radiation filling the universe. It comes from radiation that was present shortly after the beginning of the universe.
Cosmic Microwave
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Which theory is the only theory to support the existence of CMBR?
The Big Bang Theory
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