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It is believed that the universe is expanding and hence the distant stars are receding from us. Light from such a star will show:

  • A
    Shift in frequency towards longer wavelengths
  • B
    Shift in frequency towards shorter wavelengths
  • C
    No shift in frequency but a decrease in intensity
  • D
    $A$ shift in frequency sometimes towards longer and sometimes towards shorter wavelengths
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