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In hydrogen spectrum the wavelength of `H_(a)` line is `656nm, ` where in the spectrum of a distance galaxy `H_(a)` line wavelength is `706 nm` . Estimated speed of the galaxy with respect to earth is ,

A

`2xx10^(8)m//s`

B

`2xx10^(7)m//s`

C

`2xx10^(6)m//s`

D

`2xx10^(5)m//s`

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To solve the problem of estimating the speed of a distant galaxy with respect to Earth based on the observed shift in the wavelength of the Hα line, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Given Values:** - Wavelength of Hα line on Earth (λ) = 656 nm - Wavelength of Hα line in the galaxy (λ') = 706 nm 2. **Calculate the Wavelength Shift (Δλ):** \[ \Delta \lambda = \lambda' - \lambda = 706 \, \text{nm} - 656 \, \text{nm} = 50 \, \text{nm} \] 3. **Convert Wavelengths to Meters:** - Since 1 nm = \(10^{-9}\) m, we convert the wavelengths: \[ \lambda = 656 \, \text{nm} = 656 \times 10^{-9} \, \text{m} \] \[ \Delta \lambda = 50 \, \text{nm} = 50 \times 10^{-9} \, \text{m} \] 4. **Use the Formula for Velocity (V):** The formula relating the speed of the galaxy (V) to the wavelength shift is: \[ \Delta \lambda = \frac{V}{C} \cdot \lambda \] Rearranging gives: \[ V = \frac{C \cdot \Delta \lambda}{\lambda} \] Where: - \(C\) = speed of light = \(3 \times 10^8 \, \text{m/s}\) 5. **Substitute the Values:** \[ V = \frac{3 \times 10^8 \, \text{m/s} \cdot (50 \times 10^{-9} \, \text{m})}{656 \times 10^{-9} \, \text{m}} \] 6. **Calculate the Velocity:** \[ V = \frac{3 \times 10^8 \cdot 50}{656} \, \text{m/s} \] \[ V \approx \frac{15000000000}{656} \, \text{m/s} \approx 22830.5 \, \text{m/s} \] 7. **Convert to Scientific Notation:** \[ V \approx 2.28 \times 10^4 \, \text{m/s} \approx 2 \times 10^7 \, \text{m/s} \] 8. **Conclusion:** The estimated speed of the galaxy with respect to Earth is approximately \(2 \times 10^7 \, \text{m/s}\). ### Final Answer: The estimated speed of the galaxy with respect to Earth is \(2 \times 10^7 \, \text{m/s}\). ---
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