21ST CENT.ASTRONOMY(LL)W/CODE WKBK PKG.
21ST CENT.ASTRONOMY(LL)W/CODE WKBK PKG.
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780393874921
Author: PALEN
Publisher: Norton, W. W. & Company, Inc.
bartleby

Concept explainers

Question
Book Icon
Chapter 21.1, Problem 21.1CYU
To determine

The meaning of isotropy and homogeneity of universe in astronomy.

Blurred answer
Students have asked these similar questions
The age of the universe can be determined if   a. the universe is flat.   b. the amount of dark matter in the universe can be accurately determined.   c. the rate of recession of the galaxies in the Local Group can be accurately determined.   d. the temperature of the cosmic background radiation can be accurately determined.   e. the Hubble constant and density of the universe can be accurately determined.
The assumption of isotropy states that   a. the universe looks the same at all epochs.   b. the universe looks the same from all locations over sufficiently great distances.   c. the universe looks the same in all directions over sufficiently great distances.   d. all of the above are true.   e. none of the above are true.
If the universe is closed and finite, then   a. the universe has a center and an edge.   b. the universe will expand forever.   c. the final fate of the universe will be very cold and of extremely low density.   d. the space-time of the universe is negatively curved.   e. none of the above are true.
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Physics
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, physics and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
An Introduction to Physical Science
Physics
ISBN:9781305079137
Author:James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Horizons: Exploring the Universe (MindTap Course ...
Physics
ISBN:9781305960961
Author:Michael A. Seeds, Dana Backman
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
College Physics
Physics
ISBN:9781938168000
Author:Paul Peter Urone, Roger Hinrichs
Publisher:OpenStax College
Text book image
Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern ...
Physics
ISBN:9781337553292
Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
College Physics
Physics
ISBN:9781305952300
Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
College Physics
Physics
ISBN:9781285737027
Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille
Publisher:Cengage Learning