One of the Central Assumptions in Astronomy Is That the Physical

question 25

Multiple Choice

One of the central assumptions in astronomy is that the physical laws of nature

• A) change when objects move at high speed.
• B) stay the same throughout the age of the universe.
• C) depend on the mass of the objects involved.
• D) are the same everywhere in the universe.

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Definitions:

Evidence

Information or facts presented to support or refute a claim, often used in legal contexts.

Speculative Way

Refers to approaches or methods based on conjecture without firm evidence, often used in investing, philosophy, or theoretical research.

Physical World

The tangible, material universe encompassing all matter, energy, planets, natural phenomena, and physical laws.

Quantitative

Relating to, measuring, or measured by the quantity of something rather than its quality.