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If the shift of wavelength of light emitted by a star is towards violet, then this shows that star is

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Stationary

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Moving towards earth

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Moving away from earth

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Information is incomplete

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Solution

The correct option is B Moving towards earth
Shifting towards ultraviolet region shows that Apparent wavelength decreased. Therefore the source is moving towards the earth.

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