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If the size of the moon were to change, even if the moon somehow got crunched

down to nothing and became a black hole, there would be no effect at all on the

earth's ocean tides.

But if the moon's mass or its distance from earth changed, then either change would

have a big effect on the tides. But in order to calculate the exact effects, we'd need to

know the actual numbers.

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Which type of invisible radiation can be detected from earths surface?

Radio waves are one example.


When light waves are stretched by an object moving away from us?

The light waves are redshifted, meaning their wavelengths increase and their frequencies decrease. This effect is due to the Doppler effect, where the motion of the object causes a shift in the observed wavelength of light.


Does the moon effect the size of waves?

Yes, the moon's gravitational pull causes tides, which can influence the size and strength of waves. During high tide, waves may be larger and more powerful, whereas during low tide, waves may be smaller and gentler.


How are the redshift and Doppler effect similar?

The redshift and the Doppler effect are similar in that both describe changes in the frequency of waves due to the relative motion between a source and an observer. The Doppler effect refers to the change in frequency of any wave (sound, light, etc.) as the source moves toward or away from the observer. Redshift specifically refers to the increase in wavelength (or decrease in frequency) of light from celestial objects moving away from us, which is a consequence of the Doppler effect applied to electromagnetic waves. Both phenomena illustrate how motion can alter our perception of wave characteristics.


What is meant by redshift and Dopplers effect?

Redshift refers to the phenomenon where light from an object is shifted towards longer wavelengths, typically observed when the object is moving away from the observer, indicating that the universe is expanding. The Doppler effect describes the change in frequency or wavelength of a wave in relation to an observer moving relative to the source of the wave; this effect is observed in sound waves as well as light waves. In astronomy, redshift is a critical tool for measuring the velocity of distant galaxies and understanding cosmic expansion.

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