Assuming that the universe is expanding,if the spectrum of light coming from a star which is moving away from the Earth is tested,then in the wavelength of light:
- AThere will be no change.
- BThe spectrum will shift to the infrared region.
- CThe spectrum will shift to the ultraviolet side.
- DNone of the above.
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