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A distant galaxy emits light that has a wavelength of 702.8 nm. On earth, the wavelength...

A distant galaxy emits light that has a wavelength of 702.8 nm. On earth, the wavelength of this light is measured to be 704.2 nm. (a) Decide whether this galaxy is approaching or receding from the earth. (b) Find the speed of the galaxy relative to the earth. (Give your answer to 4 significant digits. Use 2.998 x 108 m/s as the speed of light.)


 (a) The galaxy is receding from the earth.

 (b) Number _______  Units m/s 

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