What Two Quantities Did Edwin Hubble Compare for a Sample

question 17

Multiple Choice

What two quantities did Edwin Hubble compare for a sample of galaxies to discover the expansion of the universe?

• A)velocity and temperature
• B)luminosity and distance
• C)velocity and distance
• D)age and distance
• E)luminosity and temperature

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Definitions:

Long-run Total Costs

The total costs associated with the production of a certain level of output when all inputs can be varied, emphasizing the period in which no costs are fixed.

Diseconomies of Scale

Diseconomies of scale occur when a company or business grows to such a point that the costs per unit increase, opposite of achieving cost efficiencies through expansion.

Specialization

The process of focusing effort and resources on a limited number of activities to increase efficiency and productivity.

Constant Returns to Scale

A situation in which increasing the amount of inputs in production results in a proportional increase in output.