Doppler Effect/Red Shift/Blue Shift

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What is the Doppler Effect?

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The Doppler Effect is the change in frequency or wavelength of a wave in relation to an observer who is moving relative to the wave source.

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What does a blue shift indicate about an object's movement?

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A blue shift indicates that the object is moving towards the observer.

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What does a red shift indicate about an object's movement?

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A red shift indicates that the object is moving away from the observer.

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What color corresponds to the longest wavelength in the visible spectrum?

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Red corresponds to the longest wavelength in the visible spectrum.

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What is the significance of red shift in astronomy?

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Red shift is used as evidence that the universe is expanding.

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What is the relationship between the wavelength of light and its color?

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The wavelength of light determines its color; longer wavelengths correspond to red, while shorter wavelengths correspond to blue.

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What type of galaxy is characterized by spiral arms?

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A spiral galaxy is characterized by its spiral arms.

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How does the expansion of the universe affect galaxies?

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The expansion of the universe causes galaxies to spread out or move apart from each other.

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What is the formula for calculating the Doppler shift?

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The formula for calculating the Doppler shift is: f' = f (v + vo) / (v - vs), where f' is the observed frequency, f is the source frequency, v is the speed of sound in the medium, vo is the speed of the observer, and vs is the speed of the source.

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What is the significance of the laboratory spectrum in Doppler Effect studies?

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The laboratory spectrum serves as a reference point to compare against the spectra of moving objects.