Astronomy - AQA Physics (Individual Science/Triple)
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- Created on: 04-04-18 14:28
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2. What does dark energy do?
- Provoke supernovae
- Accelerate expansion of the universe
- Create black holes
- Create
3. Why are geostationary orbits useful?
- It means the satellite is constantly over the same spot on earth
- It means that its high speeds (since it's close to Earth) can be used to generate electricity
- It means that temperatures across one orbit (e.g over the equator) can be monitored by one satellite orbita
- It's close orbit means there is a better view of the Earth below
4. What is a nebula?
- An accumulated formation of liquids floating in space, which may facilitate life
- Clouds of gas and dust
- An asteroid belt
- A collision of stars
5. Red-shift shows what?
- The universe is in fluctuating expansion and shrinkage
- The universe is slowly shrinking
- The universe is expanding
- The universe is constant
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