The Big Bang, red-shift and the expanding Universe

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Question 35
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Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) radiation provides vital evidence about the early history of the Universe.

Table 1 shows typical wavelengths for different regions of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Type of radiationTypical wavelength
Gamma rays3.0 × 10-13 m
X-rays1.5 × 10-11 m
Ultraviolet320 nm320\text{ nm}320 nm
Visible500 nm500\text{ nm}500 nm
Infrared8.0 μm8.0\ \mu\text{m}8.0 μm
Microwaves2.0 mm
Radio waves120 m

Use Table 1 to give a typical value for the wavelength of CMB radiation, explaining your answer.

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