Question

quiz #2 begin date: 10/20/2025 12:01:00 am due date: 10/26/2025 11:59:00 pm end
problem 7
in stars moving away from us, the spectral lines show a blueshift.
true
false
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Explanation:

The Doppler effect states that when a star is moving away from us (receding), its spectral lines shift towards longer wavelengths (redshift). A blueshift occurs when an object is moving towards us (approaching), as the spectral lines shift to shorter wavelengths.

Answer:

FALSE