Origins of the universe - red shift Flashcards
1
Q
What about this topic supports the Big Bang Theory?
A
The fact that distant galaxies are moving quicker than nearer ones
2
Q
What does CMBR stand for?
A
Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation
3
Q
According to the Doppler effect, what happens to sound waves emitted at a constant pitch from a car moving towards you?
A
Their frequency increases, so their pitch increases
4
Q
Why is the light from distant galaxies red-shifted?
A
They are moving away from us
