IGCSE Physics Specification

Edexcel 4PH1

Section 8: (d) Cosmology

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#8.13P

describe the past evolution of the universe and the main arguments in favour of the Big Bang

#8.14P

describe evidence that supports the Big Bang theory (red-shift and cosmic microwave background (CMB) radiation)

#8.15P

describe that if a wave source is moving relative to an observer there will be a change in the observed frequency and wavelength

#8.16P

use the equation relating change in wavelength, wavelength, velocity of a galaxy and the speed of light:

\(\dfrac{\text{change in wavelength}}{\text{reference wavelength}} = \dfrac{\text{velocity of a galaxy}}{\text{speed of light}}\)

\(\dfrac{λ-λ_0}{λ_0} = \dfrac{Δλ}{λ_0} = \dfrac{v}{c}\)

#8.17P

describe the red-shift in light received from galaxies at different distances away from the Earth

#8.18P

explain why the red-shift of galaxies provides evidence for the expansion of the universe