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Big Bang Theory Steady State Theory
Universe began as a single small point that grew intensely hot and exploded. No explosion occurred. Universe has always existed. There is no beginning or end to the universe.
As the universe expands, it becomes less dense. Density of the universe never changes.
Galaxies and stars formed from clouds of dust and gas. When galaxies and stars burn out, new ones are created to replace them.
Radiation detected in space provides evidences that an explosion occurred. Radiation in space cannot be explained.
Which statement best describes why the steady state theory cannot explain the radiation detected in space?
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The theory is based on the idea that the density of the universe never changes; therefore, information about radiation would not be present in the theory.
The theory is based on the idea that the density of the universe never changes; therefore, information about radiation would not be present in the theory.
The theory is based on the idea that galaxies and stars are continuously replaced; therefore, facts about radiations would not be included in the theory.
The theory is based on the idea that galaxies and stars are continuously replaced; therefore, facts about radiations would not be included in the theory.
The theory is based on the idea that there is no end to the universe; therefore, findings of radiation would not be accounted for in the theory.
The theory is based on the idea that there is no end to the universe; therefore, findings of radiation would not be accounted for in the theory.
The theory is based on the idea that an explosion did not occur; therefore, evidence of radiation would not be predicted in the theory.
The theory is based on the idea that an explosion did not occur; therefore, evidence of radiation would not be predicted in the theory.
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The correct statement is:
The theory is based on the idea that the density of the universe never changes; therefore, information about radiation would not be present in the theory.
The correct statement is:
The theory is based on the idea that an explosion did not occur; therefore, evidence of radiation would not be predicted in the theory.
To answer this question, you need to analyze the key features of the steady state theory and how they relate to the detection of radiation in space.
The steady state theory states that the density of the universe never changes, galaxies and stars are continuously replaced, and there is no end to the universe.
The radiation detected in space, which provides evidence of an explosion, is known as the cosmic microwave background radiation (CMB). This radiation is believed to be the remnants of the Big Bang explosion and is found uniformly throughout space.
From the options given, the statement that best describes why the steady state theory cannot explain the radiation detected in space is:
"The theory is based on the idea that an explosion did not occur; therefore, evidence of radiation would not be predicted in the theory."
This statement aligns with the idea that the steady state theory assumes there was no explosion, and therefore, evidence of radiation from the Big Bang would not be accounted for in this theory.