Multiple Choice
In the figure below, three identical photons were each emitted when their local scale factor was RU = 0.5.Each is then measured after the scale factor of the universe changes to a different amount, as shown.Which photon will be measured to have the greatest cosmological redshift?
A) the one at RU =1
B) the one at RU = 2
C) the one at RU = 3
D) The photons at RU = 2 and 3 will be identical, and have the greatest redshift.
E) All three will have the same cosmological redshift.
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