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Awilson837

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on: Jul 27, 2018
Is the cosmological redshift really a velocity of a given galaxy?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The unique feature of Neptune is:
 
  A) that its rotational axis is tilted 98 degrees.
  B) that it rotates in a retrograde sense.
  C) that its atmosphere rotates more slowly than its interior.
  D) that it has no ring system.
  E) its banded cloud surface.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

No, it is a measure of how fast the entire universe is expanding in spacetime, with the galaxy just taken along for the ride.

Answer to Question 2

C


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Reply #2 on: Jul 27, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 27, 2018
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