Big Bang Theory Flashcards

1
Q

What is the BBT?

A

is a COSMOLOGICAL model explaining how the UNIVERSE began. It suggests that the universe started its expansion about 13.8 billion years ago.

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2
Q

The idea of the BBT is similar to the? explain why!

A

bread-raisin model

bread- universe
raisins- galaxies

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3
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In the bread-raisin model, the galaxies, represented by the raisins, are EXPANDING.

A

FALSE. they are not.

Distances in relation to other galaxies just
increases because of the expanding universe.

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4
Q

The BBT states that as the universe expands, the density decreases.

A

TRUE

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5
Q

The big bang theory suggests that the universe started as a?

It is predicted to be in the core of a black hole with very high temperature and density.

A

SINGULARITY

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6
Q

The singularity constantly expands and cools.

A

TRUE!

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7
Q

In the BBT, matter dilutes as the universe expands.

A

TRUE

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8
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The rate of expansion is almost equal to the rate of cooling.

A

TRUE

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9
Q

What is nucleosynthesis?

A

This is the formation of elements, such as hydrogen and helium

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10
Q

The presence of the elements created during nucleosynthesis will lead to the formation of?

A

The STARS and GALAXIES!

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11
Q

The presence of the stars will lead to the formation of?

A

other cosmic bodies such as planets, comets, and asteroids.

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12
Q

Who are the proponents of the BBT? (4)

A
  1. Georges Henri Joseph Edouard Lemaitre
  2. Edward Hubble
  3. Arno Penzias and 4. Robert Wilson
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13
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What did Lemaitre contribute to the big bang?

A

HE IS THE FIRST PROPONENT

-suggested the idea of the expanding universe

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14
Q

Lemaitre explained that the universe originated in an
explosive act of ______ atom or the ‘Cosmic egg’
which was like a huge atomic nucleus.

A

PRIMEVAL

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15
Q

“Cosmic rays would be glimpses of the primeval fireworks of the formation of a star from an atom, coming to us after their long
journey through free space.”

Which proponent said this?

A

LEMAITRE

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16
Q

What did Hubble contribute to the big bang?

A

-the hubble’s law!

-provided an evidence that the universe was not static but
expanding.

17
Q

What does Hubble’s law state?

A

The relationship of the velocities of distant objects
in the universe is directly proportional to their distance from Earth.

18
Q

____ noted that there was more to the universe
beyond the Milky Way.

A

EDWARD HUBBLE

19
Q

Hubble noticed that all the galaxies seemed to be
moving away from Earth with velocities that
increased in proportion to their distance.

20
Q

What is the difference between the red shift and the blue shift, according to Hubble’s discovery?

A

Red- AWAY MALAYO
Blue- MALAPIT

21
Q

What did Penzias and Wilson contribute to the BBT?

A
  • discovered that microwaves with wavelengths of about 7cm were present in space.
22
Q

What are the microwaves discovered by Penzias and Wilson called?

A

COSMIC BACKGROUND RADIATION

23
Q

What is the significance of the CMB?

A

the wavelengths are the REMNANTS of the “explosion” when the universe was formed.

24
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CMB radiation is believed to be the thermal energy released when the ionized gases became neutral particles as the early universe cooled down.

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What are the drawbacks of the BBT?
It failed to explain how the universe was CREATED.