MHT CET Physics question

Physics Waves MHT CET

If the shift of wavelength of light emitted by a star is towards violet, then this shows that star is [RPET 1996, RPMT 1999, Similar D PMT 2002]

(A)Stationary
(B)Moving towards earthCorrect
(C)Moving away from earth
(D)Information is incomplete

Answer: (B)

Solution

A shift towards violet means the apparent wavelength has decreased (blue shift), which occurs when the source

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