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Big Bang Evidence Flashcard- Redshift, Spectra, Element Fusion

Big Bang Evidence Flashcard- Redshift, Spectra, Element Fusion

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8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Use the image to identify the motion of the object relative to Earth.  Compare the absorption spectra of the star to what the star would look like if it were not moving at all relative to Earth.

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Back

It is moving towards Earth (Blueshift)

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Use the image to identify the motion of the object relative to Earth.  Compare the absorption spectra of the star to what the star would look like if it were not moving at all relative to Earth.

Media Image

Back

It is moving away from Earth (Redshift)

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The vast majority of galaxies in our universe are moving away from us.  We know this because we observe __________ in the galaxies absorption spectra.

Back

Redshift

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Use the image to identify the motion of the object relative to Earth.  Compare the absorption spectra of the star to what the star would look like if it were not moving at all relative to Earth.

Media Image

Back

It is not moving relative to Earth

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

An object that is moving VERY fast away from Earth would have ________ than an object that is moving very slow away from Earth.

Back

More Redshift

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

An object that is moving VERY fast towards the Earth would have ________ than an object that is moving very slow towards the Earth.

Back

More Blueshift

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When redshift occurs, the perceived WAVELENGTH of the wave would...

Back

Increase

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