Red and Blue Shift

The blue section of the wave is measuring _________________.

• wavelength

• crest

• trough

• amplitude 

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

You are observing a distant galaxy through a telescope. You notice that the light from the galaxy is moving towards the red end of the spectrum. What color is this phenomenon commonly associated with?

• Green

• Red

• Blue

• Yellow

Answer explanation

The term 'redshift' is associated with the color red. Redshift occurs when light or other electromagnetic radiation from an object is increased in wavelength, or shifted to the red end of the spectrum. This phenomenon is observed in astronomy and is used to measure the distance and velocity of celestial objects moving away from Earth.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

Imagine you are an astronomer observing a star through your telescope. If the star is moving away from you, how would its light appear to you?

• Red

• Green

• Blue

• Yellow

Answer explanation

The phenomenon described in the question is known as 'Redshift'. When a star is moving away from us, the light it emits shifts towards the red end of the spectrum. This is due to the Doppler effect, which causes the wavelength of the light to increase, making it appear red. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Red'.

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

While observing a distant star, an astronomer notices a shift in the light spectrum. What color of light is associated with this "blueshift" phenomenon?

• Red light

• Blue light

• Green light

• Yellow light

Answer explanation

Blueshift is a phenomenon in which light waves are shifted towards the blue end of the spectrum. This occurs when an object emitting light is moving towards the observer, causing the wavelengths to compress and appear bluer. Therefore, the type of light associated with blueshift is blue light, which is the correct choice among the given options.

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3

While observing the night sky, you notice that some galaxies appear red. What could be the reason for this?

• They're painted red

• They're moving away

• They're really hot

• They like red

Answer explanation

Some galaxies look red to astronomers because they're moving away from us. This phenomenon is known as redshift, which occurs due to the Doppler effect. As galaxies move away, the light they emit gets stretched, causing the wavelengths to shift towards the red end of the spectrum. This is not because they are painted red, really hot, or have a preference for the color red.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

If a star is being observed from Earth and it's light has shifted towards the red side of the electromagnetic spectrum it would be...

• Moving towards the Earth

• Moving away from the Earth

• This is a trick question that cannot be answered

• It isn't a star, it is a very large blueberry.

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

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.

• It is not moving

• It is moving away from Earth (Redshift)

• It is moving towards Earth (Blueshift)

• It is moving towards Earth (Redshift)

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3

If the object is moving away its light is shifted and is called ______________.

• Red shift

• No shift

• Blue shift

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon when light from an object moving away from the observer shifts towards the red end of the spectrum?

• Redshift

• Blueshift

• Greenshift

• Yellowsift

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

Which of the following best explains why a galaxy might appear red to an observer on Earth?

• The galaxy is moving towards the observer

• The galaxy is moving away from the observer

• The galaxy is stationary

• The galaxy is spinning rapidly

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2