Optics Question 251

Question: A star moves away from earth at speed 0.8 c while emitting light of frequency 6×1014Hz . What frequency will be observed on the earth (in units of 1014 Hz) (c = speed of light)

[MP PMT 1995]

Options:

A) 0.24

B) 1.2

C) 30

D) 3.3

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Observed frequency ν=ν(1vc)

ν=6×1014(10.8 cc)=1.2×1014Hz



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