Universe: Stars And Galaxies
Universe: Stars And Galaxies
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ISBN: 9781319115098
Author: Roger Freedman, Robert Geller, William J. Kaufmann
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 17, Problem 10Q
To determine

(a)

The radial velocity of star.

To determine

(b)

The direction of motion of star relative to Earth.

To determine

(c)

The actual wavelength of star.

To determine

(d)

The reason for the answer depends on the distance of star from the Sun.

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