This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: According to the Hubble law, where H = 17 km/s/106 lightyears, what is the velocity of recession of ... (Read 152 times)

nautica902

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 591
on: Jul 28, 2018
According to the Hubble law, where H = 17 km/s/106 lightyears, what is the velocity of recession of a quasar at a distance of 2 billion lightyears from Earth?
 a. 0.75 c
  b. 0.33 c
  c. 0.55 c
  d. 0.11 c
  e. 0.93 c

Question 2

If it is 10:00 A.M. EST in Washington, D.C., what is the time in Denver, Colorado, the longitude of which is 30 more westerly?
 a. 12 noon MST
  b. 8:00 A.M. MST
  c. 10:00 A.M. MST
  d. 9:00 A.M. MST


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

olderstudent

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 339
Reply #1 on: Jul 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

b


nautica902

  • Member
  • Posts: 591
Reply 2 on: Jul 28, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

tranoy

  • Member
  • Posts: 344
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

There are more sensory neurons in the tongue than in any other part of the body.

Did you know?

The strongest synthetic topical retinoid drug available, tazarotene, is used to treat sun-damaged skin, acne, and psoriasis.

Did you know?

Stevens-Johnson syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis syndrome are life-threatening reactions that can result in death. Complications include permanent blindness, dry-eye syndrome, lung damage, photophobia, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, permanent loss of nail beds, scarring of mucous membranes, arthritis, and chronic fatigue syndrome. Many patients' pores scar shut, causing them to retain heat.

Did you know?

The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.

Did you know?

Computer programs are available that crosscheck a new drug's possible trade name with all other trade names currently available. These programs detect dangerous similarities between names and alert the manufacturer of the drug.

The Hubble Space Telescope The Hubble Space Telescope
The Hubble Law The Hubble Law
Velocity Velocity
Velocity of Blood Flow Velocity of Blood Flow
Find the final velocity of the object Find the final velocity of the object
A 500-kg cannon fires a 4.0-kg projectile with a velocity of 500 m/s relative to A 500-kg cannon fires a 4.0-kg projectile with a velocity of 500 m/s relative to
Video: Simple Diffusion - Ion transport

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library