Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Stars and the Universe

Stars and the Universe — practice question

The Milky Way is just one among many billions of galaxies. Every galaxy contains many billions of stable stars.
(a)[3]

Describe what occurs in the core of a stable star to release energy that is later transferred into space.

(b(i))[2]

Describe how the observed light differs from the light when it was emitted.

(b(ii))[1]

State the quantity that astronomers use to work out the speed at which the galaxy is moving away.

(c(i))[2]

Calculate the distance from the Earth of a galaxy that is receding at a speed of $1.3 \times 10^7$ m/s.

(c(ii))[2]

Calculate an estimate of the age of the Universe. Express your answer in years.

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