Origin of Universe

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What is the big bang theory?

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A theory that states that the universe started in a small mass and then expanded, the expansion cooled down the temperature and that resulted in the formation of matter, energy, space and time.

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What were the original two elements in our universe?

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Helium and Hydrogen

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The red-shift in the spectral lines of light from other galaxies implies that these galaxies ____________.

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Are moving farther apart from one another

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If a star and the earth are moving away from each other, the star's light appears redder.

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False

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If the star and Earth are moving toward each other, the star's light appears bluer.

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True

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What two elements mostly make up stars?

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Hydrogen and Helium

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What is the name of the first major optical telescope placed in space that has allowed us to observe distant stars and galaxies?

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Hubble

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According to the big bang theory, the universe began as an explosion and is still expanding. This theory is supported by observations that the stellar spectra of distant galaxies show a - (hint: which one is moving away?)

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a shift toward the red end of the spectrum

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Scientist that developed the law of universal gravitation

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Sir Issac Newton

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What is the best evidence for the Big Bang theory?

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The expansion of the Universe

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