Astronomers Studying the Light from Calcium Atoms Located in a Galaxy

question 33

Multiple Choice

Astronomers studying the light from calcium atoms located in a galaxy in the constellation Boötes find that the spectral lines are shifted toward the red end of the spectrum. The redshift indicates that the galaxy is moving away at a speed of 3.9 × 10⁶ m/s. What is the distance (in light . years) to the galaxy?

• A)4.7 × 10⁹ light . years
• B)2.3 × 10⁸ light .years
• C)1.1 × 10⁷ light . years
• D)8.4 × 10⁶ light . years
• E)6.6 × 10⁴ light . years

Understand the reasons why different age groups attend college and the benefits they seek from higher education.

Identify patterns of television consumption across different age groups in the United States.

Analyze the role of gender stereotypes and other societal factors in shaping college course choices and attrition rates.

Grasp the processes involved in human attention and information processing.

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