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The wavelength of `H_(alpha)` line in the hydrogen spectrum is found to be `6563Å` in the laboratory. If the velocity of the milky way is `1.05xx10^(6)ms^(-1)`, then the wavelength of `H_(alpha)` line in the spectrum of milky way will be

A

`6457Å`

B

`6586Å`

C

`7123Å`

D

`7349Å`

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To solve the problem, we need to determine the wavelength of the H-alpha line in the spectrum of the Milky Way, taking into account the Doppler effect due to the motion of the Milky Way. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Given Values**: - Wavelength of H-alpha line in the laboratory, \( \lambda = 6563 \, \text{Å} \) - Velocity of the Milky Way, \( v = 1.05 \times 10^6 \, \text{m/s} \) - Speed of light, \( c = 3 \times 10^8 \, \text{m/s} \) 2. **Understand the Doppler Effect**: The change in wavelength due to the motion of the source (Milky Way) is given by the formula: \[ \Delta \lambda = \lambda' - \lambda = \frac{v \lambda}{c} \] where \( \lambda' \) is the observed wavelength, and \( \Delta \lambda \) is the change in wavelength. 3. **Rearranging the Formula**: We can rearrange the formula to solve for \( \lambda' \): \[ \lambda' = \lambda + \Delta \lambda = \lambda + \frac{v \lambda}{c} \] This can be simplified to: \[ \lambda' = \lambda \left(1 + \frac{v}{c}\right) \] 4. **Substituting the Values**: Now, substitute the values into the equation: \[ \lambda' = 6563 \, \text{Å} \left(1 + \frac{1.05 \times 10^6}{3 \times 10^8}\right) \] 5. **Calculating the Fraction**: First, calculate the fraction: \[ \frac{1.05 \times 10^6}{3 \times 10^8} = 0.0035 \] 6. **Calculating \( \lambda' \)**: Now substitute this back into the equation: \[ \lambda' = 6563 \, \text{Å} \left(1 + 0.0035\right) = 6563 \, \text{Å} \times 1.0035 \] \[ \lambda' \approx 6585.9 \, \text{Å} \] 7. **Final Result**: Rounding to the nearest whole number, we find: \[ \lambda' \approx 6586 \, \text{Å} \] ### Conclusion: The wavelength of the H-alpha line in the spectrum of the Milky Way is approximately \( 6586 \, \text{Å} \).
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