Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 37 - Relativity - Problems - Page 1151: 78b

Answer

Receding.

Work Step by Step

Just like when a source moves away from an observer, the frequency appears lower, when a wave that is moving away is observed by a still observer is observed, the apparent wavelength is shorter. Therefore, the galaxy must be receding from Earth.
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