Q.

The apparent wavelength of light from a star decreases by 0.01% less than the actual wavelength. The velocity of star is.

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a

30Kms–1 moving away from earth

b

30Kms–1 moving towards the earth

c

15Kms–1moving away from earth

d

15Kms–1 moving towards the earth

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Δλλ=vc; 0.01100=v3×108; v=3×108×10-4ms1 v=3×104 ms1
v =30 kms-1 towards the earth as apparent wave length decreases.

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The apparent wavelength of light from a star decreases by 0.01% less than the actual wavelength. The velocity of star is.