wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

What is red shift?

Open in App
Solution

When the source of light waves moves away from the observer, the frequency of light appears to be less than the original frequency. The colour of light shifts to the red end of the spectrum. This is called red shift.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
2
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Doppler Effect
PHYSICS
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon