Optics Question 247

Question: A star is moving away from the earth with a velocity of 100 km/s. If the velocity of light is 3×108m/s then the shift of its spectral line of wavelength 5700AA due to Doppler’s effect will be

[MP PMT 1994]

Options:

A) 0.63AA

B) 1.90AA

C) 3.80AA

D) 5.70AA

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Δλ=λvc=5700×100×1033×108=1.90AA



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