The Big Bang Theory

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What is a singularity?

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An infinitely small, hot area of infinite pressure and density.

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What is cosmic microwave background?

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The remnant 'fog' from the formation of the universe.

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What evidence supports the claim that all hydrogen in the universe was created during the Big Bang?

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The abundance of elements in the universe.

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Why do stars die when they run out of fuel?

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The inward force of gravity exceeds the outward force from nuclear fusion.

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What evidence supports the Big Bang Theory?

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The universe is expanding.

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What is the Big Bang Theory?

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A scientific explanation that the universe began from a singularity and has been expanding ever since.

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What is red-shift in distant galaxies?

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A phenomenon where light from galaxies shifts to longer wavelengths, indicating that they are moving away from us.

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What is the significance of the cosmic microwave background radiation?

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It provides evidence of the early state of the universe and supports the Big Bang Theory.

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What are the main elements formed during the Big Bang?

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Hydrogen and helium were the primary elements formed.

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What does the expansion of the universe imply?

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It suggests that the universe is not static and has been growing since the Big Bang.

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