In the context of Doppler effect in light, the term red shift signifies
A. decrease in frequency
B. increase in frequency
C. decrease in intensity
D. increase in intensity
A. decrease in frequency
B. increase in frequency
C. decrease in intensity
D. increase in intensity
Correct Answer – A
When source moves away from the observer, frequency observed is smaller than that emitted from the source and (as if light emitted is yellow, it will be observed red), this shift is called red shift.