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What major contribution did Edwin Hubble make to our understanding of the universe?
What major contribution did Edwin Hubble make to our understanding of the universe?
What was the nature of the particle explosion hypothesized to have initiated the Big Bang?
What was the nature of the particle explosion hypothesized to have initiated the Big Bang?
Who first proposed the idea that the universe began approximately 13.7 billion years ago?
Who first proposed the idea that the universe began approximately 13.7 billion years ago?
What phenomenon describes the spontaneous production and destruction of matter in the early universe?
What phenomenon describes the spontaneous production and destruction of matter in the early universe?
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What did the hot dense ball that initiated the Big Bang continuously emit?
What did the hot dense ball that initiated the Big Bang continuously emit?
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Study Notes
The Big Bang Theory
- Most accepted theory explaining the universe's expansion from a singular explosion.
- Originated from a single particle at a specific point in time.
Edwin Hubble's Contributions
- In the 1920s, American Astronomer Edwin Hubble formulated Hubble's Law.
- This law enabled calculations of how long galaxies have been moving apart.
- Provided essential estimates for the timing of the Big Bang and the universe's age.
Georges Lemaitre's Hypothesis
- In the 1930s, Belgian Cosmologist Georges Lemaitre proposed the universe's origin occurred 13.7 billion years ago.
- Suggested that the cause of the Big Bang is currently unknown.
Formation of Space, Matter, and Energy
- Hypothesis describes the emergence of space, matter, and energy from an extremely small and dense hot ball.
- This hot ball continuously emitted radiation, driving the events leading to the Big Bang.
- High-density conditions led to subatomic particles and antiparticles annihilating each other.
- Spontaneous production and destruction of matter occurred in these extreme environments.
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Test your knowledge on the Big Bang Theory, including key figures like Edwin Hubble and Georges Lemaitre. This quiz explores the origins of the universe and the scientific advancements that support the theory of cosmic expansion. Dive into the fascinating history of our cosmos!
