The table below shows the distance in megaparsec to some supernovae as well as the speed at which the galaxy is moving away. Supernova distance Mpc Speed k m s - 1 SN 2007 s 66.4 4500 SN 2008 I 75 5670 SN 2007 au 87.2 6270 SN 2007 bc 93.3 6570 SN2008 bf 97.6 7530 SN 2007 f 109.1 7260 SN 2007 co 116.1 7980 SN2007 bd 131.1 9600 SN 2008 af 142.6 10230 SN 2007 o 156.4 10980 Plot a graph of the data with distance in Mpc on the x-axis and speed in km s-1 on the y-axis.

The Given Table of data is as under Supernova distance Mpc Speed k m s - 1 SN 2007 s 66.4 4500 SN 2008 I 75 5670 SN 2007 au 87.2 6270 SN 2007 bc 93.3 6570 SN2008 bf 97.6 7530 SN 2007 f 109.1 7260 SN 2007 co 116.1 7980 SN2007 bd 131.1 9600 SN 2008 af 142.6 10230 SN 2007 o 156.4 10980 Plot a graph of the data with distance in Mpc on the x-axis and speed in km s-1 on the y-axis. The graph with the given data is as follows; The best fit for the points is drawn.The straight line of the graph indicates that there is a linear relationship between the distance of the supernova and the relative velocity of that supernova,. The data support Hubble's law with reasonable accuracy

The table below shows the distance in megaparsec to some supernovae as well as the speed at which the galaxy is moving away. Supernova distance Mpc Speed k m s - 1 SN 2007 s 66.4 4500 SN 2008 I 75 5670 SN 2007 au 87.2 6270 SN 2007 bc 93.3 6570 SN2008 bf 97.6 7530 SN 2007 f 109.1 7260 SN 2007 co 116.1 7980 SN2007 bd 131.1 9600 SN 2008 af 142.6 10230 SN 2007 o 156.4 10980 Describe the trend of the data.

The table gives the data of the distances and respective speeds of various supernovas in our universe. Supernova distance Mpc Speed k m s - 1 SN 2007 s 66.4 4500 SN 2008 I 75 5670 SN 2007 au 87.2 6270 SN 2007 bc 93.3 6570 SN2008 bf 97.6 7530 SN 2007 f 109.1 7260 SN 2007 co 116.1 7980 SN2007 bd 131.1 9600 SN 2008 af 142.6 10230 SN 2007 o 156.4 10980 The graph between these two variables is given below: The graph shows that there is a fairly linear relationship between these variables. This trend confirms Hubble's law that the supernovas are speeding away from the earth with a speed that is proportional to their distance from the earth.

The table below shows the distance in megaparsec to some supernovae as well as the speed at which the galaxy is moving away. Supernova distance Mpc Speed k m s - 1 SN 2007 s 66.4 4500 SN 2008 I 75 5670 SN 2007 au 87.2 6270 SN 2007 bc 93.3 6570 SN2008 bf 97.6 7530 SN 2007 f 109.1 7260 SN 2007 co 116.1 7980 SN2007 bd 131.1 9600 SN 2008 af 142.6 10230 SN 2007 o 156.4 10980 Add a line of best fit to your graph. The gradient of the graph is the Hubble constant. Find the value of gradient.

The table gives the data of the distances and respective speeds of various supernovas in our universe. Supernova distance Mpc Speed k m s - 1 SN 2007 s 66.4 4500 SN 2008 I 75 5670 SN 2007 au 87.2 6270 SN 2007 bc 93.3 6570 SN2008 bf 97.6 7530 SN 2007 f 109.1 7260 SN 2007 co 116.1 7980 SN2007 bd 131.1 9600 SN 2008 af 142.6 10230 SN 2007 o 156.4 10980 The graph between these two variables is given below: The graph shows that there is a fairly linear relationship between these variables. This trend confirms Hubble's law that the supernovas are speeding away from the earth with a speed that is proportional to their distance from the earth. The slope of the curve is = Distance on y axis corresponding distance 0 n x - axix = 10000 - 4000 140 - 60 = 6000 80 = kms - 1 Mpc - 1 This is the Hubble's constant. The value is quite close to the accepted value of 72 kms - 1 Mpc - 1

The table below shows the distance in megaparsec to some supernovae as well as the speed at which the galaxy is moving away. Supernova distance Mpc Speed k m s - 1 SN 2007 s 66.4 4500 SN 2008 I 75 5670 SN 2007 au 87.2 6270 SN 2007 bc 93.3 6570 SN2008 bf 97.6 7530 SN 2007 f 109.1 7260 SN 2007 co 116.1 7980 SN2007 bd 131.1 9600 SN 2008 af 142.6 10230 SN 2007 o 156.4 10980 Comment on the reliability of trend.

The table gives the data of the distances and respective speeds of various supernovas in our universe. Supernova distance Mpc Speed k m s - 1 SN 2007 s 66.4 4500 SN 2008 I 75 5670 SN 2007 au 87.2 6270 SN 2007 bc 93.3 6570 SN2008 bf 97.6 7530 SN 2007 f 109.1 7260 SN 2007 co 116.1 7980 SN2007 bd 131.1 9600 SN 2008 af 142.6 10230 SN 2007 o 156.4 10980 The graph between these two variables is given below: The graph shows that there is a fairly linear relationship between these variables. This trend confirms Hubble's law that the supernovas are speeding away from the earth with a speed that is proportional to their distance from the earth. The slope of the curve is = Distance on y axis corresponding distance 0 n x - axix = 10000 - 4000 140 - 60 = 6000 80 = kms - 1 Mpc - 1 This is the Hubble's constant. The value is quite close to the accepted value of 72 kms - 1 Mpc - 1 Since most of the points in the graph are quite close to the best fit of the straight line and the calculated value of Hubble constant is in agreement with the accepted value , we can say that the data are quite reliable.

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MYP Physics A concept-based approach Years 4&5>Chapter 3 - Evidence>Data-based question: Using supernovae to test Hubble's law

William Heathcote Solutions for Chapter: Evidence, Exercise 10: Data-based question: Using supernovae to test Hubble's law

Author:William Heathcote

William Heathcote Physics Solutions for Exercise - William Heathcote Solutions for Chapter: Evidence, Exercise 10: Data-based question: Using supernovae to test Hubble's law

Attempt the practice questions on Chapter 3: Evidence, Exercise 10: Data-based question: Using supernovae to test Hubble's law with hints and solutions to strengthen your understanding. MYP Physics A concept-based approach Years 4&5 solutions are prepared by Experienced Embibe Experts.

Questions from William Heathcote Solutions for Chapter: Evidence, Exercise 10: Data-based question: Using supernovae to test Hubble's law with Hints & Solutions

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MYP Physics A concept-based approach Years 4&5>Chapter 3 - Evidence>Data-based question: Using supernovae to test Hubble's law>Q 1

The table below shows the distance in megaparsec to some supernovae as well as the speed at which the galaxy is moving away.

Supernova	distance $Mpc$	Speed $k m s^{- 1}$
SN 2007 s	66.4	4500
SN 2008 I	75	5670
SN 2007 au	87.2	6270
SN 2007 bc	93.3	6570
SN2008 bf	97.6	7530
SN 2007 f	109.1	7260
SN 2007 co	116.1	7980
SN2007 bd	131.1	9600
SN 2008 af	142.6	10230
SN 2007 o	156.4	10980

Plot a graph of the data with distance in Mpc on the x-axis and speed in km s-1 on the y-axis.

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MYP Physics A concept-based approach Years 4&5>Chapter 3 - Evidence>Data-based question: Using supernovae to test Hubble's law>Q 2

The table below shows the distance in megaparsec to some supernovae as well as the speed at which the galaxy is moving away.

Supernova	distance $Mpc$	Speed $k m s^{- 1}$
SN 2007 s	66.4	4500
SN 2008 I	75	5670
SN 2007 au	87.2	6270
SN 2007 bc	93.3	6570
SN2008 bf	97.6	7530
SN 2007 f	109.1	7260
SN 2007 co	116.1	7980
SN2007 bd	131.1	9600
SN 2008 af	142.6	10230
SN 2007 o	156.4	10980

Describe the trend of the data.

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MYP Physics A concept-based approach Years 4&5>Chapter 3 - Evidence>Data-based question: Using supernovae to test Hubble's law>Q 3

The table below shows the distance in megaparsec to some supernovae as well as the speed at which the galaxy is moving away.

Supernova	distance $Mpc$	Speed $k m s^{- 1}$
SN 2007 s	66.4	4500
SN 2008 I	75	5670
SN 2007 au	87.2	6270
SN 2007 bc	93.3	6570
SN2008 bf	97.6	7530
SN 2007 f	109.1	7260
SN 2007 co	116.1	7980
SN2007 bd	131.1	9600
SN 2008 af	142.6	10230
SN 2007 o	156.4	10980

Add a line of best fit to your graph. The gradient of the graph is the Hubble constant.

Find the value of gradient.

HARD

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MYP Physics A concept-based approach Years 4&5>Chapter 3 - Evidence>Data-based question: Using supernovae to test Hubble's law>Q 4

The table below shows the distance in megaparsec to some supernovae as well as the speed at which the galaxy is moving away.

Supernova	distance $Mpc$	Speed $k m s^{- 1}$
SN 2007 s	66.4	4500
SN 2008 I	75	5670
SN 2007 au	87.2	6270
SN 2007 bc	93.3	6570
SN2008 bf	97.6	7530
SN 2007 f	109.1	7260
SN 2007 co	116.1	7980
SN2007 bd	131.1	9600
SN 2008 af	142.6	10230
SN 2007 o	156.4	10980

Comment on the reliability of trend.

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