The wavelength of light recieved from a galaxy is 10% greater than that recieved from identical source on the earth .The velocity of the galaxy relative to the earth is
Dear student,
Given,
(ΔΛ/Λ ) =10%=0.1
where Λ is wavelength.
percentage increases of wavelength related to velocity by
(ΔΛ/Λ) = (v/c) (c= 3×108 m/a = speed of light)
》0.1 = v/c
》v= (0.1×c)
》 v= 0.1×3×108 =3×107 m/a
therefore velocity of galaxy with respect to the earth is
3×107 m/s.
Regards.
Given,
(ΔΛ/Λ ) =10%=0.1
where Λ is wavelength.
percentage increases of wavelength related to velocity by
(ΔΛ/Λ) = (v/c) (c= 3×108 m/a = speed of light)
》0.1 = v/c
》v= (0.1×c)
》 v= 0.1×3×108 =3×107 m/a
therefore velocity of galaxy with respect to the earth is
3×107 m/s.
Regards.