What is meant by the terms red-shift and blue-shift?

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2022-04-28

What is meant by the terms red-shift and blue-shift?

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Abbigail Robles

Abbigail Robles

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Explanation:
When the light source is moving away from the observer, red shift happens. Blue shift occurs when the light source is moving towards the observer. This effect can be seen when looking at stars distant stars.

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