Space Flashcards
If centripetal force is removed, an object in circular motion would would…
Move in a straight line
How does cosmic background radiation support the theory of the big bang?
Microwaves are found everywhere in the universe
What will be the next stage in our star, the suns, life cycle?
Red Giant
What is the name of baby stars?
Protostars
A supergiant might explode and become a…
Supernova
Which statement is true?
- The galaxies are moving towards us
- The galaxies are moving away from us
- The universe remains static or unchanged motion
- None of the above
The galaxies are moving away from us
A satellite which takes 24 hours for one complete orbit is called a…
Geostationary satellite
Galaxies that are redshifted are…
Moving away from us
Centripetal force is measured in
Neutrons
________ is a force that causes dust particles to stick together in the nebula
Gravity
Most stars are made of which elements?
Hydrogen and Helium
A small hot star at the end of its life is called a…
White dwarf
The force keeping the planet in orbit around the sun is…
Gravity
A black hole is an object that is so dense that even ________ cannot escape.
Light
As galaxies move away from our galaxy
a shift on the electromagnetic spectrum
(EMS) is noticed. This phenomena is
called _____________.
Redshift
