Explain What a Standard Candle Is and How It Could

question 100

Essay

Explain what a standard candle is and how it could be used to determine a galaxy's distance.

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Definitions:

Culture

In the sociologic sense, a pattern of assumptions, beliefs, and practices that shape the way people think and act.

Microorganisms

Tiny, usually microscopic, life forms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa, that can have diverse roles in various ecosystems and human health.

Mycobacterium

A genus of bacteria known for causing diseases such as tuberculosis and leprosy in humans.

Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, affecting the lungs and potentially other parts of the body.