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Why is it that spectral lines emitted from stars in distant galaxies appear to be shifted towards the red end of the electromagnetic spectrum?

Spectral lines are caused by electrons within atoms being excited up energies levels by absorbing specific frequencies of light (this produces absorption lines- dark lines in an otherwise continuous spect...

Answered by Louise C. Physics tutor
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How might an uncharged object become positively charged? (e.g. AQA Higher specimen paper 1)

Ask student what causes charge, i.e. motion of electrons.

So answer is that electrons move away from the object leaving it positively charged, or move onto a neutral object leaving it negatively ch...

Answered by Joanna W. Physics tutor
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Using the kinetic molecular theory,explain why air pressure inside a syringe increases if the volume decreases from 15.0 cm

In order to tackle this question a general understanding of the the Kinetic Molecular Theory is required. The theory is based on assumptions of the behaviour of Ideal gases which are: Ideal gases are made...

Answered by Emma S. Physics tutor
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How does an optical fibre transfer light?

To understand how an optical fibre transfers light, we must first understand the concept of 'total internal reflection'. Whenever light is refracted from one medium to another, the refractive index of the...

Answered by Akshay S. Physics tutor
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The lamp has an efficiency of 20%. Explain what this means.

20% efficiency means that 20% of the electrical energy going into the lamp is transfered to light, and 80% of the energy is lost/wasted.

Answered by Bryce P. Physics tutor
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