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The apparent wavelength of light from a star moving away from the earth is 0.02% more than the actual wavelength.'What is the velocity of star ?

a
30 km/s
b
60 km/s
c
90 km/s
d
non of the above

detailed solution

Correct option is B

Δλλ=VC 0⋅20100=V3×108 or V=0⋅02×3×108100 v=60km/s

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