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According to the hologram/simulation theory, our three-dimensional reality is proposed to be a projection of information stored on a __________ surface.
According to the hologram/simulation theory, our three-dimensional reality is proposed to be a projection of information stored on a __________ surface.
Who is the scientist credited with proposing the hologram/simulation theory?
Who is the scientist credited with proposing the hologram/simulation theory?
Which theory on the origin of the universe proposes that the early universe was a rapidly expanding bubble of pure vacuum energy?
Which theory on the origin of the universe proposes that the early universe was a rapidly expanding bubble of pure vacuum energy?
According to the Cosmic Inflation Theory, the universe cools down converting its potential energy into __________.
According to the Cosmic Inflation Theory, the universe cools down converting its potential energy into __________.
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The Divine Creation Theory suggests that the universe has neither beginning nor end, and its density remains constant as matter creation continues. Who are some scientists who supported this theory?
The Divine Creation Theory suggests that the universe has neither beginning nor end, and its density remains constant as matter creation continues. Who are some scientists who supported this theory?
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Which theory proposes that the continuous inflation leads to the formation of the multiverse, or multiple universes?
Which theory proposes that the continuous inflation leads to the formation of the multiverse, or multiple universes?
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Which theory explains the Sun passing through a dense interstellar cloud and emerging with a dusty, gaseous envelope that eventually became the planets?
Which theory explains the Sun passing through a dense interstellar cloud and emerging with a dusty, gaseous envelope that eventually became the planets?
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Which theory involves the collision between proto-planets close to the Sun producing the terrestrial planets?
Which theory involves the collision between proto-planets close to the Sun producing the terrestrial planets?
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Which theory suggests that most of the mass of a rotating cloud of dust and gas moves to the center to form a protosun, while the remaining materials form planets through gradual outward momentum transfer?
Which theory suggests that most of the mass of a rotating cloud of dust and gas moves to the center to form a protosun, while the remaining materials form planets through gradual outward momentum transfer?
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Which theory involves fragments of dust and solid matter colliding and sticking together to form larger bodies called proto-planets?
Which theory involves fragments of dust and solid matter colliding and sticking together to form larger bodies called proto-planets?
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Which theory proposes that the solar wind blasts hydrogen, helium, and volatiles from the inner planets to beyond Mars, forming the gas giants in our Solar System?
Which theory proposes that the solar wind blasts hydrogen, helium, and volatiles from the inner planets to beyond Mars, forming the gas giants in our Solar System?
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Which theory explains Sun dragging a filament of materials from a near proto-star, which eventually becomes planets?
Which theory explains Sun dragging a filament of materials from a near proto-star, which eventually becomes planets?
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Who proposed the Oscillating Universe Theory?
Who proposed the Oscillating Universe Theory?
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Which theory suggests that the universe will collapse into a tiny compact point known as singularity?
Which theory suggests that the universe will collapse into a tiny compact point known as singularity?
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What did the Steady State Theory fail to account for?
What did the Steady State Theory fail to account for?
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Who became a leading proponent of the Big Crunch Theory?
Who became a leading proponent of the Big Crunch Theory?
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Which theory proposes that the universe undergoes a cycle of contraction and expansion?
Which theory proposes that the universe undergoes a cycle of contraction and expansion?
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Which theory states that the universe was created by a divine or supreme being?
Which theory states that the universe was created by a divine or supreme being?
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Study Notes
Hologram/Simulation Theory
- Reality is proposed to be a projection of information stored on a two-dimensional surface.
- Scientist credited with proposing this theory is David Bohm.
Cosmic Inflation Theory
- Proposes that the early universe was a rapidly expanding bubble of pure vacuum energy.
- Universe cools down, converting potential energy into kinetic energy.
Divine Creation Theory
- Suggests the universe has neither beginning nor end, with constant density through ongoing matter creation.
- Supported by scientists such as Albert Einstein and Isaac Asimov.
Multiverse Theory
- Continuous inflation leads to the formation of the multiverse or multiple universes.
Nebular Hypothesis
- Explains the Sun passing through a dense interstellar cloud, which forms a dusty, gaseous envelope that eventually creates the planets.
Giant Impact Hypothesis
- Involves the collision between proto-planets close to the Sun, producing terrestrial planets.
Solar Nebula Theory
- Suggests most mass of a rotating cloud of dust and gas moves to the center to form a protosun, with remaining materials forming planets via outward momentum transfer.
Planetesimal Hypothesis
- Involves fragments of dust and solid matter colliding and sticking together to create larger bodies known as proto-planets.
Solar Wind Theory
- Proposes that solar wind ejects hydrogen, helium, and volatiles from inner planets beyond Mars, forming gas giants in the Solar System.
Filament Theory
- Explains the Sun dragging a filament of materials from a near proto-star, which eventually condenses into planets.
Oscillating Universe Theory
- Proposed by physicist Richard Tolman.
- Suggests the universe will collapse into a tiny compact point known as singularity.
Steady State Theory
- Failed to account for the observed cosmic microwave background radiation.
Big Crunch Theory
- Leading proponent was physicist Stephen Hawking.
- Proposes the universe undergoes a cycle of contraction and expansion.
Theistic Creationism
- States that the universe was created by a divine or supreme being.
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Test your knowledge about the Big Crunch Theory, which describes the hypothetical end of the universe by halting its expansion and initiating contraction. Explore concepts such as singularity, condensed energy and matter, and the role of John Wheeler in proposing this theory.
