Cosmic Microwave Backround

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Big Bang Predicts

Cosmic background radiation (energy left over from the expansion).

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Cosmic background radiation

Left over heat/energy from the big bang.

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Temperature of Cosmic Background Radiation

2.735 Kelvin (same as universe).

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Electromagnetic Spectrum

The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all types of electromagnetic radiation.

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What are the main types of electromagnetic radiation?

The main types include radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.

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Formation of large structures due to gravity

Include galaxies, galaxy clusters, and superclusters.

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Synthesis of light elements

Protons and neutrons combined to make light elements like helium, hydrogen, and lithium within the first few minutes of the big bang.

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Role that gravity plays in universe

Gravity is what holds the planets in orbit around the sun.