Astronomy Pt1

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What forms at the center of a nebula as it gets hot and dense?

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A protostar forms in the center of the nebula.

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What is NOT evidence of the Big Bang Theory?

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Stars that are blue-shifted.

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How many planets are there in our solar system according to the working definition?

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8

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What does the Nebular Theory explain?

Back

The Nebular Theory explains how the solar system was formed.

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How do stars form?

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Stars form when a nebula collapses and nuclear fusion occurs.

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What is a nebula?

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A nebula is a giant cloud of dust and gas in space, often the birthplace of stars.

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What is nuclear fusion?

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Nuclear fusion is the process where two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.

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What is the Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation (CMBR)?

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CMBR is electromagnetic radiation filling the universe, a remnant from the early stages of the Big Bang.

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What does it mean when we say the universe is expanding?

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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 supernova?

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A supernova is a powerful and luminous explosion of a star, marking the end of its life cycle.