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Is it theoretically/mathematically possible for light waves to be red-shifted so much that it's amplitude is equal to zero?
Light waves with 0 amplitude due to extreme red shift refer to the phenomenon in which light waves become stretched out and lose their energy due to the expansion of the universe. This causes the waves to have a longer wavelength and lower frequency, resulting in a decrease in amplitude.
Extreme red shift occurs when an object is moving away from an observer at a high speed, causing the light waves emitted from the object to stretch out and become less energetic. This can make the object appear more red in color and can also cause the light waves to have 0 amplitude.
Yes, light waves with 0 amplitude can still be detected through various methods such as spectroscopy. While the amplitude may be 0, the wavelength and frequency of the light waves can still be measured, providing valuable information about the object emitting the light.
Light waves with 0 amplitude due to extreme red shift can provide scientists with important information about the expansion of the universe and the speed at which objects are moving away from each other. This phenomenon also allows us to study the evolution and structure of the universe.
No, extreme red shift is typically only observed in astronomical objects that are extremely far away from Earth. In everyday life, we may observe red shift in objects moving away from us, such as the sound of a siren becoming lower in pitch as a car drives away, but this is not the same as extreme red shift seen in the universe.