The Observed Change in the Wavelength of Light Due to the Doppler

question 16

Multiple Choice

The observed change in the wavelength of light due to the Doppler effect occurs

• A) only when the temperature of an object changes.
• B) only when the light source has proper motion (i.e., motion across the line of sight).
• C) whenever the light source is moving with respect to the observer (regardless of direction).
• D) only when the light source has a radial velocity (i.e., motion toward or away from the observer).

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