Honors Big Bang Flashcard

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What were the first three elements to form in the early Universe as it cooled?

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H, He, Li

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What equation explains how we can make atoms from energy and energy from atoms?

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E=mc^2

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What does the redshift of a galaxy's spectrum indicate about its movement?

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The galaxy is moving away from us.

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Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum can be seen by the human eye?

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Visible light waves

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True or False: Spectrometers can be used to determine which elements are in stars.

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True

Front

What is the significance of the Big Bang in cosmology?

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It marks the beginning of the universe and the expansion of space.

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Define 'redshift' in the context of astronomy.

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Redshift is the phenomenon where light from an object is shifted to longer wavelengths, indicating it is moving away from the observer.

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What is the role of protons and neutrons in an atom?

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Protons determine the element's identity, while neutrons contribute to the atomic mass.

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What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency in the electromagnetic spectrum?

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Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as wavelength increases, frequency decreases.

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What is the primary evidence for the Big Bang theory?

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The cosmic microwave background radiation and the observed redshift of galaxies.