Hubble's law requires calibration with distances measured by standard candle techniques. Which standard candle technique is best for measuring the distances of very distant galaxies?

What will be an ideal response?

White dwarf supernovae (distant standards)

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A. 54 kV B. 108 V C. 0 V D. 90 kV E. 27 kV

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Which of the following statements cannot be associated with the electroweak interaction?

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