The COBE and WMAP Satellites Detected Fluctuations in the CMB

question 40

Essay

The COBE and WMAP satellites detected fluctuations in the CMB.On average,how big were these fluctuations,and what does that tell us about the universe at a redshift of z = 1,000?

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Definitions:

Intimacy Vs. Isolation

A stage in Erik Erikson's psychosocial development theory where young adults face the challenge of forming close relationships with others versus feeling isolated and alone.

Family Cycle

The series of stages through which a family passes over time, from marriage to the raising of children and onward.

Adolescence

The transitional stage of physical and psychological development that generally occurs during the period from puberty to legal adulthood.

Intimacy Versus Isolation

A stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development where adults face the challenge of forming close relationships with others or experiencing loneliness and isolation.