Big Bang

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What is the Big Bang Theory?

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The Big Bang Theory is the scientific explanation for the origin of the universe, stating that it expanded from a single point and is still expanding today.

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What is cosmic microwave radiation?

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Cosmic microwave radiation is the 'afterglow' of the energy from the origin of the universe that we see today.

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Is there a center of the universe?

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No, there is no center of the universe.

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What is redshift?

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Redshift is the phenomenon observed when galaxies move away from us, causing a shift in the electromagnetic spectrum towards longer wavelengths.

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What does CMBR stand for?

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CMBR stands for Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation, which is the leftover heat from the Big Bang.

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What does the Big Bang Theory explain?

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The Big Bang Theory explains the origin of the universe and its expansion over time.

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What is the significance of the Big Bang?

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The Big Bang marks the beginning of the universe as we know it, approximately 13.8 billion years ago.

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What evidence supports the Big Bang Theory?

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Evidence includes cosmic microwave background radiation, the abundance of light elements, and the redshift of distant galaxies.

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What are primordial elements?

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Primordial elements are the first elements formed after the Big Bang, primarily hydrogen and helium.

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What is the observable universe?

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The observable universe is the part of the universe that we can see and measure, limited by the speed of light and the age of the universe.