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What was the initial composition of the universe shortly after the Big Bang?
What was the initial composition of the universe shortly after the Big Bang?
- Mostly hydrogen and helium
- Mostly dark matter and dark energy
- Mostly protons, neutrons, and electrons (correct)
- Mostly heavier elements like carbon and oxygen
What process led to the formation of the elements present in the current universe?
What process led to the formation of the elements present in the current universe?
- Radioactive decay
- Nuclear fission
- Stellar evolution
- Nucleosynthesis (correct)
What happened to deuterium after the decoupling of matter and radiation?
What happened to deuterium after the decoupling of matter and radiation?
- It remained stable and abundant
- It was completely destroyed
- It was converted into heavier elements
- It was quickly formed and then dissociated (correct)
What was the role of gravitational force after the decoupling of matter and radiation?
What was the role of gravitational force after the decoupling of matter and radiation?
What was the discovery that led to the acceptance of Gamow's hypothesis as the Big Bang Theory?
What was the discovery that led to the acceptance of Gamow's hypothesis as the Big Bang Theory?
What was the significance of the radiation observed being independent of direction?
What was the significance of the radiation observed being independent of direction?
What is the main component of matter according to the text?
What is the main component of matter according to the text?
What process led to the formation of the first generation of stars?
What process led to the formation of the first generation of stars?
What is the net reaction that forms $^{12}$C from three $^{4}$He nuclei?
What is the net reaction that forms $^{12}$C from three $^{4}$He nuclei?
What happens when the fuel is exhausted in a star?
What happens when the fuel is exhausted in a star?
How are elements beyond iron (A=56) produced?
How are elements beyond iron (A=56) produced?
What is the final stable product of the neutron capture process starting from $^{56}$Fe?
What is the final stable product of the neutron capture process starting from $^{56}$Fe?
What did Edwin Hubble prove using the 2.5-m telescope at California's Mt. Wilson Observatory?
What did Edwin Hubble prove using the 2.5-m telescope at California's Mt. Wilson Observatory?
What did George Gamow hypothesize regarding the origin of the universe?
What did George Gamow hypothesize regarding the origin of the universe?
What was the first piece of evidence that supported Gamow's Big Bang hypothesis?
What was the first piece of evidence that supported Gamow's Big Bang hypothesis?
What was the second piece of evidence that supported Gamow's Big Bang hypothesis?
What was the second piece of evidence that supported Gamow's Big Bang hypothesis?
Which of the following statements best describes the Big Bang theory?
Which of the following statements best describes the Big Bang theory?
Which of the following is not considered evidence for the Big Bang theory?
Which of the following is not considered evidence for the Big Bang theory?
