Question #1:
What two things must be known to calculate the hubble constant? ANSWER: (click and hold) One must know (1) the radial velocity of a distant object, and (2) its distance from our solar system.
What two things must be known to calculate the hubble constant?
ANSWER: (click and hold) One must know (1) the radial velocity of a distant object, and (2) its distance from our solar system.
Question #2:
Whys is the Hubble Space Telescope important to the quest for the Hubble constant? ANSWER: (click and hold) Because it is above the atmosphere of the Earth, it can resolve much more distant Cepheid variable stars.
Whys is the Hubble Space Telescope important to the quest for the Hubble constant?
ANSWER: (click and hold) Because it is above the atmosphere of the Earth, it can resolve much more distant Cepheid variable stars.
Question #3:
Why is it important to know the Hubble constant? ANSWER: (click and hold) Once we have determined the Hubble constant accurately, we will then know the size and age of the universe.
Why is it important to know the Hubble constant?
ANSWER: (click and hold) Once we have determined the Hubble constant accurately, we will then know the size and age of the universe.
