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7.2 The Universe and red-shift

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Question 27
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The Big Bang theory is the currently accepted model of the origin of the Universe.

Which statement gives the best scientific justification?

[1]
A

It explains more of the available evidence than the Steady State theory.

B

It proves that no future observation can change our ideas about the Universe.

C

It explains red-shift while the Steady State theory predicts no expansion.

D

It proves that the microwave background comes from newly formed stars.

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7.2 The Universe and red-shift Questions

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94 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 7.2 The Universe and red-shift, covering 7.2.1 Big Bang and Steady State theories, 7.2.2 Evidence for the Big Bang, 7.2.3 The Doppler effect and red-shift, 7.2.4 Red-shift as evidence for an expanding Universe, and 7.2.5 The CMB and the accepted model. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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