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Question 4

Astronomers find gravitational effects that cannot be explained by the matter they can see. They propose dark mass to account for these effects.

Which statement best describes this proposal?

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A

It is a guess, because the proposed matter has never been observed directly

B

It describes ordinary matter that is too dark for telescopes to see

C

It is an explanation based on evidence that can be tested by further observations

D

It is a proven fact, because the gravitational effects have been measured

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8.2 Red-shift Questions

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79 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Physics 8.2 Red-shift, covering 8.2 Red-shift. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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