Astronomers have found that light waves coming from a given point on the Sun have a slightly higher frequency than light from a point on the opposite side of the sun. What do these measurements tell you about the Sun’s motions? Describe this phenomenon in terms of the concepts you have learned in this section. You may have to do some research.

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mani_jha · Answer

It tells that there is a considerable temperature difference between the two sides of the sun.

apoorvk · Answer

i think you posted the same question a few days back.... http://openstudy.com/study#/updates/4f6caf52e4b0772daa07de3e

kymber · Answer

I know, I wanted a second opinion.

apoorvk · Answer

still, you should have reposted the link in the chatbox.

well. i do not really think the explanation given by mani holds true, but i am willing to discuss this.

kymber · Answer

Is it proper etiquette to put the link in the chat box?

apoorvk · Answer

oh yeah. definitely. you can ask the people out there to discuss this.

kymber · Answer

Okaaaay, I never knew that..

apoorvk · Answer

doesn't matter this time, anyways.

kymber · Answer

Thanks for telling me! :]

anonymous · Answer

medal me!

anonymous · Answer

i would say the temperature in the Sun's enviroment and the gravitational curvation of the space-time tissue.