A quasar's spectrum is hugely redshifted. What does this large redshift tells us about the quasar?
A)the distance to the quasar
B)the size of the quasar's central, supermassive black hole
C)the type of host galaxy in which the quasar resides
D)the composition of the quasar

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The redshift of a quasar's spectrum is directly proportional to its distance from us. Therefore, a large redshift indicates that the quasar is extremely far away from us.

A Quasar's Spectrum Is Hugely Redshifted