Why Isn't Space Expanding Within Systems Such as Our Solar

question 38

Multiple Choice

Why isn't space expanding within systems such as our solar system or the Milky Way?

• A)Hubble's law of expansion applies only to the space between galaxies.
• B)We are so close to these systems that we don't observe their expansion.
• C)The universe is not old enough yet for these objects to begin their expansion.
• D)Their gravity is strong enough to hold them together against the expansion of the universe.

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Definitions:

Sullivan's Concepts

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Maslow's Needs

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Holistic-Dynamic Theory

A psychological perspective that considers an individual as a whole, integrating motivational, emotional, and cognitive components.

Maslow's Hierarchy

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