History & Development of The Big Bang Theory

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Who were the critics of the Big Bang theory that suggested new matter would be created as the Universe expanded?

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Fred Hoyle, Hermann Bondi and Thomas Gold.

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Which scientist is known for the theory called 'Inflation'?

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Alan Guth.

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How is the 'Big Bang' best described?

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As an expansion.

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What is the most supported theory about the future of the universe?

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The universe may continue to expand.

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Who coined the term 'Big Bang'?

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Fred Hoyle.

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What does the Big Bang theory explain?

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The origin of the universe from a singularity.

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What is the significance of Georges Lemaître in the context of the Big Bang theory?

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He proposed the idea of an expanding universe.

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What is cosmic microwave background radiation?

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The afterglow of the Big Bang, providing evidence for the theory.

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What does the term 'singularity' refer to in the Big Bang theory?

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A point in time when the universe was infinitely dense.

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What is the role of redshift in supporting the Big Bang theory?

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It indicates that galaxies are moving away from us, suggesting the universe is expanding.