Using only the Figure, what are the maximum radial velocities as found from the redshift and blueshift, respectively? Note: redshifts have positive radial velocities values in the figure, whereas blueshifts have negative radial velocity values.

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PSR1913+16 Problem II. Using only the Figure, what are the maximum radial velocities as found from the redshift and blueshift, respectively? Note: redshifts have positive radial velocities values in the figure, whereas blueshifts have negative radial velocity values. 

(Answer in km/s)

100
-100
-200
-300
10
Time (hours)
a
Pulsar
Center of mass
b
Radial velocity (km/s)
Adapted from data by Joseph Taylor and Russell Hulse
Transcribed Image Text:100 -100 -200 -300 10 Time (hours) a Pulsar Center of mass b Radial velocity (km/s) Adapted from data by Joseph Taylor and Russell Hulse
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