If a Galaxy Has an Apparent Velocity of 700 Km/s

question 18

Multiple Choice

If a galaxy has an apparent velocity of 700 km/s, what is its distance if the Hubble constant is 70 km/s/Mpc?

• A) 1 Mpc
• B) 7 Mpc
• C) 10 Mpc
• D) 70 Mpc
• E) 100 Mpc

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Definitions:

Actin

A protein that forms (together with myosin) the contractile filaments of muscle cells and is also involved in motion in other types of cells.

Myosin

A motor protein known for its role in muscle contraction and movement in other types of cells, interacting with actin.

Proteins

Large molecules composed of one or more chains of amino acids in a specific order, determined by the base sequence of nucleotides in the DNA coding for the protein, serving a vast array of functions within organisms.

Riboflavin

A B-vitamin (B2) essential for energy production and cellular function, found in foods like milk, meat, and green vegetables.