Steady State Theory Flashcards
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What is the meaning of steady state theory?
A
In cosmology, the Steady-State Theory is a theoretical model in which the Universe is constantly expanding but with a fixed average density.
2
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What evidence led to the steady-state theory being discarded?
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(1) counts of radio sources and (2) cosmic microwave background radiation.
3
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when was steady state theory proposed?
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1948
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who proposed the steady state theory?
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british scientist fred hoyle, herman bondi, and thomas gold.
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when was the steady state theory rejected?
A
It was rejected in 1965 with big bang the clear winner.
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What is the conclusion of the Steady State theory?
A
the universe has no beginning or end in time and appears the same at any point from any observer.
