DrSmith Believes That the Hubble Constant Is H₀ = 70

question 69

Multiple Choice

Dr.Smith believes that the Hubble constant is H₀ = 70 km/s/Mpc.Dr.Jones believes it is H₀ = 50 km/s/Mpc.Which statement below automatically follows?

• A)Dr.Smith believes that the universe is expanding,but Dr.Jones does not.
• B)Dr.Smith believes that the Andromeda Galaxy (a member of our Local Group)is moving away from us at a faster speed than Dr.Jones believes.
• C)Dr.Smith believes that the universe is older than Dr.Jones believes.
• D)Dr.Smith believes that the universe is younger than Dr.Jones believes.
• E)Dr.Smith believes that the universe will someday stop expanding,while Dr.Jones believes it will expand forever.

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