Where does the 21-cm radiation arise?

What will be an ideal response?


When the electron orbiting the proton in hydrogen flips its spin, the energy radiated has a wavelength of 21 cm, and is detected with radio telescopes.

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What is the approximate latitude of the observer in the diagram below?



a.
20° N
b.
20° S
c.
70° N
d.
70° S
e.

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When equilibrium was established in Procedure 1, Part 1, what was the relationship between the two forces and the length of their lever arms?

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The figure above shows the geological time scale of Earth. The time since dinosaurs went extinct (with the K-T event) represents approximately ________ of the Earth's history.

A) 0.15% B) 1.5% C) 15% D) 50%

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The masses of most spiral galaxies, like ours, are a few billion solar masses

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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