P1.6.5 The Big Bang

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  • Created on: 03-05-14 11:37
What is the Big Bang theory of the universe?
The universe started with the Big Bang, a massive explosion from a very small point.
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Why is the universe expanding?
The univese has been expanding ever since the Big Bang.
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What is cosmic microwave background radiation?
CMBR is electromagnetic radiation created just after the Big Bang.
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What evidence is their that the universe was created in the Big Bang?
CMBR can only be explained by the Big Bang theory
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What happens to the wavelength of radiation as it changes from gamma to microwave?
The wavelength increases.
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Why is the universe expanding?

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The univese has been expanding ever since the Big Bang.

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What is cosmic microwave background radiation?

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Card 4

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What evidence is their that the universe was created in the Big Bang?

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Card 5

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What happens to the wavelength of radiation as it changes from gamma to microwave?

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