How fast is the star moving? (Doppler effect)

[HalJordan2814]

Homework Statement

how fast is the star moving problem doppler effect

Relevant Equations

z= λ observed - λ emitted/ λ observed

A type of star that usually emits light at a frequency of 6.00 × 10^14 Hz appears to emit light at a frequency of 6.01 × 10^14 Hz.
Calculate how fast the star is moving, and if it moving towards us or away from us.

 

[berkeman]

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[HalJordan2814]

yeah sure

 

[berkeman]

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[PeroK]

yeah sure

The answer looks correct, although you don't say what's the direction of motion.

 

[PeroK]

Homework Statement:: how fast is the star moving problem doppler effect
Relevant Equations:: z= λ observed - λ emitted/ λ observed

A type of star that usually emits light at a frequency of 6.00 × 10^14 Hz appears to emit light at a frequency of 6.01 × 10^14 Hz.
Calculate how fast the star is moving, and if it moving towards us or away from us.

Did you consider doing a bit of algebra to get $z$ in terms of frequencies before you plugged the numbers in?