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the Big Bang Theory

the Big Bang Theory

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Science

9th - 12th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the blue shift of light indicate about a star's movement?

Back

The star is moving toward Earth.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the shift in light patterns moving toward the right side of the spectrum?

Back

Blueshift.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Is the universe still expanding?

Back

Yes.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to a low mass star when it begins to run out of hydrogen fuel?

Back

It becomes a red giant.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which star is likely to have the most redshift?

Back

Star D.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of redshift in astronomy?

Back

Redshift indicates that an object is moving away from the observer, often used to measure the expansion of the universe.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the relationship between the Doppler effect and the blue shift?

Back

The Doppler effect explains how the frequency of light changes due to the motion of the source; a blue shift occurs when the source moves toward the observer.

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