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(Physics only) Describe the Big Bang theory as the theory that the universe began from a very small region that expanded.

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Red-shift

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Red-shift and evidence for an expanding universe

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Physics Only Describe The Big Bang Theory As The Theory That The Universe Began From A Very Small Region That Expanded (c8c81a) is revised through physics, only and describe. The exact objective is: (Physics only) Describe the Big Bang theory as the theory that the universe began from a very small region that expanded. In Red-shift, begin with the named situation from Red-shift and evidence for an expanding universe, then use the anchor vocabulary physics, only, describe, big, bang, theory, universe, began, very, small, region, expanded to keep the explanation distinct. If the task is a calculation, show the relationship, substitution, arithmetic and unit; if it is descriptive, identify the process and the physical consequence. This route is different from nearby objectives because it focuses on big, bang and theory, not a general Physics summary. Exam answers should finish by checking the boundary term and explaining why this objective uses those words.

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