Olbers' Paradox Is an Apparently Simple Question,but Its Resolution Suggests

question 11

Multiple Choice

Olbers' paradox is an apparently simple question,but its resolution suggests that the universe is finite in age.What is the question?

• A)What would it be like to ride on a beam of light?
• B)How many stars are in the universe?
• C)Can we measure the position and momentum of an electron at the same time?
• D)Why is the sky dark at night?

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Definitions:

Approach-Avoidance Conflict

A psychological conflict occurring when a goal or event has both attractive and undesirable aspects that make the goal simultaneously appealing and deterring.

Incompatible Demands

Situations where two or more expectations or requirements conflict, making it difficult or impossible to satisfy all at the same time.

Approach-Approach Conflict

A psychological conflict that arises when a person must choose between two desirable outcomes or actions.

Movies and Concerts

Forms of entertainment that involve watching films in theaters and live music performances, respectively.