Honors Big Bang Flashcard

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What equation explains how we can make atoms from energy and energy from atoms?

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E=mc^2

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What happens to the spectral lines of a star moving away from Earth?

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The spectral lines are observed to be wider or broader & red-shifted.

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What is the current state of our universe?

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The universe is expanding.

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According to the Big Bang theory, what did the universe start with?

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A super atom (a singular point) that contained all the matter and energy in the universe.

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What does the Doppler effect show about the movement of objects?

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Objects make ripples close together as they approach and ripples farther apart as they leave.

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What is the significance of the equation E=mc^2 in the context of the Big Bang?

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It shows the relationship between energy and mass, indicating that all matter and energy in the universe originated from a singular point.

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What is redshift and what does it indicate about an object in space?

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Redshift occurs when an object is moving away from the observer, indicating that the universe is expanding.

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What is the relationship between the frequency and wavelength of light?

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The speed of light (c) is equal to the frequency (f) multiplied by the wavelength (λ): c = f × λ.

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What does the term 'expanding universe' mean?

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It means that galaxies are moving away from each other, indicating that the universe is growing larger over time.

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What is a super atom in the context of the Big Bang theory?

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A super atom refers to the singular point from which the universe expanded, containing all matter and energy.

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