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1:Which star has been redshifted the most?

2:Which star is moving towards us the fastest?

Star C

Star D

Star A

Star B

3:The wavelength of this spectral feature is measured to be 600nm in the lab, and 609 in Star A. What is the radial velocity of Star A? using km/s,

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Star A
Star B
Star C
Star D
The question below refers to the diagram above, showing the same spectral feature as measured in a lab, and in four stars. Wavelength increases to the right.

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