COSMIC MICROWAVE BACKGROUND (CMB) RADIATION
1 mark · NormalWhich of the following statements does NOT support the Big Bang theory?
- A.Red-shift in the spectra of galaxies
- B.Cosmic microwave background radiation
- C.Observation that the universe is expanding
- D.Blue-shift in the spectra of galaxies
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Correct option: Blue-shift in the spectra of galaxies
Common mistakes: choosing red-shift or CMB as not supporting
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B1 · 1 mark · Correctly selects 'Blue-shift in the spectra of galaxies'.
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Blue-shift in the spectra of galaxies does not support the Big Bang theory, as most galaxies show red-shift.