How are distances and speeds of a luminous celestial body relative to Earth estimated? a. Scientists observe the shift in wavelength of light coming from the luminous body. b. Telescopes and compasses are used to measure the distances and speeds of stars. c. The Hubble Space Telescope orbiting the earth takes pictures of the luminous bodies. d. NASA uses radio signals pointed at a luminous body and measure the time of arrival.   How did Heinrich Hertz produce radio pulses? A. He used an antenna to produce a longer wavelength on a wave. B. He used Maxwell’s theory of electromagnetism in induction coils. C. He invented a capacitor that enables a discharge of radio signals. D. He used spark gaps, one attached to a coil and one on a receiver.

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How are distances and speeds of a luminous celestial body relative to Earth estimated?

a. Scientists observe the shift in wavelength of light coming from the luminous body.

b. Telescopes and compasses are used to measure the distances and speeds of stars.

c. The Hubble Space Telescope orbiting the earth takes pictures of the luminous bodies.

d. NASA uses radio signals pointed at a luminous body and measure the time of arrival.

 

How did Heinrich Hertz produce radio pulses?

A. He used an antenna to produce a longer wavelength on a wave.

B. He used Maxwell’s theory of electromagnetism in induction coils.

C. He invented a capacitor that enables a discharge of radio signals.

D. He used spark gaps, one attached to a coil and one on a receiver.

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