Steady State Theory and Oscillating Universe

Which of the phrases describes steady-state?

• constant average density

• continuous expansion

• mass equilibrium

• volume increase

The steady-state theory was not proposed by which of the following persons?

• Fred Hoyle

• Hermann Bondi

• Richard Tolman

• Thomas Gold

Why is the steady-state theory similar to the big bang theory?

• considers a decreasing density of galaxy

• proposes an expanding universe

• propose big crunch as the fate of the universe

• states the origin of universe from a singularity

How are stars and galaxies formed according to the steady-state theory?

• collision of stars

• energy in the galaxies’ center

• expansion of galaxies

• interstellar dust

Which of the following statements about the steady-state theory is incorrect ?

• Galaxies are moving away from each other.

• Stars are made from energy at the center of galaxies.

• The new stars spiral out from the center.

• This model excludes explosive expansion and contraction.

Who proposed the oscillating universe theory?

• Fred Hoyle

• Hermann Bondi

• Richard Tolman

• Thomas Gold

What are the two major events in an oscillating universe?

• big bang and big crunch

• big bang and big bounce

• big bounce and contraction

• big crunch and expansion

What current knowledge is one of the bases for drawbacks of the oscillating universe theory?

• big freeze

• dark matter

• interstellar dust

• planetesimals

What is the currently accepted hypothesis on the end of the universe?

• big bang

• big bounce

• big crunch

• big freeze

The oscillating universe theory is similar to the big bang theory because of both __________________.

• a. birth a universe from a singularity

• b. propose a condensing universe

• c. consider a decreasing density of galaxy

• d. propose big crunch as the fate of the universe