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We believe that the universe is expanding.
The universe is currently expanding, as evidenced by the Hubble Constant, which indicates that the greater distance a star is from an observer, the faster that star is receding away from the observer. This Hubble Constant holds true for all observers, no matter where they might rest in the universe, and the Hubble Constant applies to all stars in all directions of the sky for each observer.
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∙ 14y ago
The sun is actually expanding. As it ages, the sun is gradually running out of hydrogen fuel in its core, causing it to fuse hydrogen in a shell surrounding the core. This expansion will eventually lead to the sun becoming a red giant in its later life stages.
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∙ 13y agoAt the moment, the present observations show that the Universe is expanding.
In many years to come, that may slow and show that the Universe might well be contracting, but to date, the Universe is expanding and the current calculations show that it will continue to do so........ Watch this space.
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∙ 14y agoThe universe is expanding (detectable by a red-shift in the apparent color of the stars) and, current evidence tells us that the universe is actually speeding up as it expands, counter-intuitive to most models of the universe.
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∙ 14y agoIt has yet to be seen if the universe contracts. Evidence suggests it is expanding at the moment. Red shift etc.
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How do expanding and contracting work together in weathering?
Expanding and contracting work together in weathering through a process called freeze-thaw weathering. Water penetrates into cracks in rocks, where it freezes and expands, causing the rock to crack. When the ice thaws, the rock contracts, further weakening it. Over time, this cycle of expanding and contracting leads to the breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces.
What is the weather tool that measures the heat from expanding and contracting liqiuds or coils?
a thermometer
If all galaxies began to show blue shifts what would this change indicate about the fate of the univerese?
If all galaxies began to show blue shifts, it would indicate that the universe is contracting. This could suggest that the universe might eventually end in a "Big Crunch" scenario, where all matter collapses in on itself.
What expanding and contracting organelle stores water nutrients and waste?
The vacuole is the expanding and contracting organelle that stores water, nutrients, and waste in plant cells. It helps regulate the cell's internal environment by maintaining turgor pressure and storing essential substances.
How does wind help braking rocks?
The contracting and expanding of rock from the sun or water and ice breaks any rock that has a weak seam. The wind tends to grind rocks down by blowing sand grains against the rock's surface.
Is your universe contracting?
No, it is expanding.No, it is expanding.No, it is expanding.No, it is expanding.
What is the opposite word for expanding?
Contracting
What is Example of something that is expanding or contracting?
An example of something that is contracting is a deflating balloon, as its volume decreases. An example of something that is expanding is a growing plant, as it increases in size and complexity.
What is caused by rapidly expanding and contracting air masses?
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How can bridges withstand temperature changes?
by contracting and expanding
How do expanding and contracting work together in weathering?
Expanding and contracting work together in weathering through a process called freeze-thaw weathering. Water penetrates into cracks in rocks, where it freezes and expands, causing the rock to crack. When the ice thaws, the rock contracts, further weakening it. Over time, this cycle of expanding and contracting leads to the breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces.
What is an example of something expanding contracting?
An example of something expanding and contracting is a balloon. When air is blown into the balloon, it expands. When the air is released, the balloon contracts back to its original size.
It is caused by rapidly expanding and contracting air mass?
thunder
How we measure economic performance?
determine whether they are expanding or contracting
Why does my house creak at night?
Your house is expanding and contracting plus settling.
What is the weather tool that measures the heat from expanding and contracting liqiuds or coils?
a thermometer
What is meant by uniform rate of expansion and contraction?
It means expanding and contracting at the same speed.
