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How are EM waves used to find elements in distant stars and planets?
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When astronomers study distant galaxies they notice changes to the waves they observe describe the change to the waves they observe?
Because the universe as a whole is expanding, distant galaxies are moving away from us. As a result, electromagnetic waves emitted by those galaxies experience what is known as a red shift. Their wavelengths get longer.
What logo has a circle with stars and waves?
philips
Other things in the solar system besides planets and the sun?
The star you see at night are not in the solar system; they are far outside of it. The only star in the solar system is the sun. The solar system contains the sun, the planets, the moons of the planets, as well as many asteroids, comets, icy objects in the outer solar system, and plenty of dust.
What objects in the universe reflect light from stars?
Objects such as planets, moons and asteroids, and manmade objects like satellites.
How do a star and a planet different?
Stars have motion "left over" from the Big Bang; also, they are affected by the gravity of other stars, so that most are circling galaxies. In addition, stars can be affected by the shock waves of nearby novae and perturbed by their own planets and passing stars and dark bodies. Remember the Second Law of Motion: stars are massive and space is largely empty, so a star in motion isn't slowed down by having to buck the medium, as all Earthly objects do when they pass through the air (or water).
When was distant waves published?
The fantastic Novel, Distant Waves, was published in the year of 2009.
In Distant Waves did Ninette die on the Titanic?
In the book Distant Waves Ninette did not die.
How many pages are there in the book Distant Waves by Suzanne Weyn?
There are Three hundred and thirty pages in the book distant waves
Is there a movie for distant waves?
No, but i wish their was!!
What cause changes in the light coming from distant stars and galaxies?
The apparent redshift is caused by the Doppler Effect; the frequency of waves is increased by an approaching source and decreased by a leaving source. Since the fgrequencies we see from stars are slightly lower than they should be, we know that the stars and other objects are moving away. The Doppler Effect causes changes of light emanating from distant stars and galaxies.
Where was the titanic headed in the book Distant Waves?
In Distant Waves the Titanic was heading for America from England and France and many other countries
How can you prove electromagnetic waves travel through vacuums?
- You can see distant stars. - You can feel the warmth of the sun on your face. - You can use radio to communicate with astronauts on the moon and rovers on Mars.
Which type of seismic waves arrives at distant points before any other seismic waves?
Primary waves are seismic waves and the arrive first after an earthquake occurs.
What type of wavefront will emerge from a point source and distant light source?
For a point in space (or from a distant light object), spherical waves are emitted. From a point source on the surface of a liquid, circular waves will come out. In both cases the source will be the focus of the emitted waves.
Will there be a book after distant waves?
maybe....suzanne weyn is talking to her publisher(scholastic)
When astronomers study distant galaxies they notice changes to the waves they observe describe the change to the waves they observe?
Because the universe as a whole is expanding, distant galaxies are moving away from us. As a result, electromagnetic waves emitted by those galaxies experience what is known as a red shift. Their wavelengths get longer.
What happens to sound waves as they move away from the source of the sound?
They get distant and more quieter
