Do We Expand With The Universe

Do We Expand With The Universe

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Physics, Science

11th Grade - University

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The video explains that while the universe isn't expanding, space itself is. This expansion affects the distance between objects, but forces like gravity and electromagnetism keep atoms and solar systems intact. An analogy of a cat on a leash illustrates how these forces work. Over vast distances, gravity's pull weakens, allowing galaxies to drift apart, evidenced by redshifted light.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is actually expanding in the universe?

The universe itself

Atoms and molecules

Space

Galaxies

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which forces are strong enough to resist the expansion of space?

Electromagnetism and gravity

Electromagnetism and nuclear force

Magnetism and inertia

Nuclear force and friction

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What analogy is used to describe how forces keep objects together despite space expanding?

A leash holding a cat

A magnet and metal

A rope tying two boats

A chain linking two anchors

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to galaxies over super long distances due to space expansion?

They grow more distant

They remain static

They shrink

They collide

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do we know that distant galaxies are moving apart?

Through the redshift of light

Through the blue shift of light

By measuring their size

By observing their brightness