Using the Method of Comparing Times to Get a Handle

question 17

Essay

Using the method of comparing times to get a handle on the large distances in astronomy, compare the size of Earth to the size of the visible universe. Start by making the size of the Earth comparable to a snap of your fingers, which lasts about 1/7 seconds. Show your computation.

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Definitions:

Institutional Racism

"The manipulation of social institutions to give preferences and advantages to Whites and at the same time restrict the choices, rights, mobility, and access of people of color."

Accountability

The obligation of an individual or organization to account for its activities, accept responsibility for them, and to disclose the results in a transparent manner.

Institutional Racism

A system of policies and practices entrenched in established institutions, which result in the unfair disadvantage to individuals or groups based on race.

Cultural Competency

The ability to understand, appreciate, and interact effectively with people from different cultures.