Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Stars and the Universe

Stars and the Universe — practice question

The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains the Solar System.
(a)[1]

State the meaning of a galaxy.

(b)[2]

Determine the distance in kilometres (km).

(c(i))[1]

State one observation that can be used to determine the speed at which a galaxy is moving away.

(c(ii))[1]

State one other observation that is used to find the distance to a distant galaxy.

(c(iii))[1]

State the relationship between galaxy speeds and their distances from the Earth.

(c(iv))[2]

Use this value to work out an estimate for the age of the Universe.

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