If the Spectrum of a Distant Galaxy Is Observed to Have

question 40

Multiple Choice

If the spectrum of a distant galaxy is observed to have a calcium K absorption line that occurs at a wavelength of 500.4 nm,what is this galaxy's distance if the rest wavelength of this absorption line is 393.4 nm?

• A) 950 Mly
• B) 1,800 Mly
• C) 2,300 Mly
• D) 3,700 Mly

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