Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Stars and the Universe

Stars and the Universe — practice question

A galaxy lies roughly $1.2 \times 10^{26}$ m from the Earth.
(a)[1]

State the name given to this effect.

(b(i))[1]

State the present estimate of the Hubble constant $H_0$.

(b(ii))[2]

Calculate the speed at which the galaxy is receding from the Earth.

(b(iii))[2]

These measurements indicate that the entire Universe was once concentrated at a single point. Explain why.

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