p1 5.4 red shift

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explain the Doppler effect
the observed change in wavelength and frequency when a wave source is moving relative to an observer
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what is another piece of evidence for the big bang theory
Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation
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what does the red shift provide evidence for
the expanding universe
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what is an example of the doppler effect
when a loud racing car drives past you
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explain how this is an example of the doppler effect
as the loud moving object approaches you, frequency increase, incoming sound waves are compressed
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what is another piece of evidence for the big bang theory

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