Big Bang Theory

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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 singular point approximately 13.8 billion years ago.

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What instrument has allowed us to look deep into space?

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The Hubble telescope.

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What does Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation suggest about the universe?

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It supports the idea that the universe used to be hotter.

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What are the primary elements formed after the Big Bang?

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Hydrogen and Helium.

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What is dark matter?

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Dark matter is a form of matter that does not emit light or energy, making it invisible and detectable only through its gravitational effects.

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What evidence supports the Big Bang Theory?

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

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What is redshift?

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Redshift is the phenomenon where light from distant galaxies shifts towards the red end of the spectrum, indicating that the universe is expanding.

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What is the significance of the abundance of Hydrogen and Helium in the universe?

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It supports the Big Bang Theory, as these elements were formed in the first few minutes after the Big Bang.

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What is the estimated age of the universe?

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Approximately 13.8 billion years.

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What is the difference between the Big Bang Theory and the theory of evolution?

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The Big Bang Theory explains the origin of the universe, while the theory of evolution explains the development of life on Earth.