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The wavelength of light coming from a distant galaxy is found to be `0.5%` more than that coming from a source on earth. Calculate the velocity of galaxy.

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To solve the problem, we need to calculate the velocity of the galaxy based on the change in wavelength of light observed from it. Here’s a step-by-step solution: ### Step 1: Understand the Given Information We know that the wavelength of light from the distant galaxy is 0.5% more than that from a source on Earth. This means we can express the change in wavelength (Δλ) in terms of the original wavelength (λ). ### Step 2: Calculate the Change in Wavelength If we denote the original wavelength from Earth as λ, then the change in wavelength (Δλ) can be calculated as: \[ ...
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