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The Doppler Effect of Light

The Doppler Effect of Light

32. Electromagnetic Waves / The Doppler Effect of Light / Problem 3

A far-off nebula shows a Doppler shift represented by f - f₀ = -12/100 f₀. Estimate its velocity with respect to Earth.

A

3.6 × 10⁷ m/s

B

4.3 × 10⁸ m/s

C

6.2 × 10⁸ m/s

D

7.1 × 10⁹ m/s

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