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What is the formula for redshift when given wavelengths

Author: Marilyn Bob-Manuel 3ekt



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Where z is red shift (no unit) lambda observed is the observed wavelength of light from the star in metres lambda rest is the wavelength of light emitted by the star measured in metres


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where z is red shift (no unit)
lambda observed is the observed wavelength of light from the star in metres
lambda rest is the wavelength of light emitted by the star measured in metres
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