The Universe Flashcards

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Ordinary matter which is consisting PEN.

A

Baryonic Matter

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2
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a source of anti-gravity, which is the reason of the expansion of the universe.

A

Dark Energy

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3
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has gravity but cannot emit light

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Dark Matter

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Tested of correct concepts/propositions that can be used to explain things.

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Theory

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an early stage in the formation of a star resulting from the gravitational collapse of gases.

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Protostar

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stars that fuse hydrogen atoms to form helium atoms in their cores; outward pressure resulting from nuclear fusion is balanced by gravitational forces

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Main sequence stars

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7
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the distance light can travel in a year; a unit of length used to measure astronomical distance

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Light years

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a nuclear fusion reaction responsible for the energy produced by stars.

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Thermonuclear reaction

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9
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comprises all space and time and all matter and energy.

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Universe

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10
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Percent of Baryonic Matter

A

4.6%

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Percent of Dark Matter

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24%

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12
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Percent of Dark Energy

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71.4%

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13
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age of the universe

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13.7 Billion Years Old

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