Hubble Constant = 70 For many years opposing opinions on the value of Hubble’s constant were debated. Some astronomers argued that H= 50 km/sec per Mpc, while others claimed a value close to 90 km/sec per Mpc.Calculate tH for both of these values. Which of these values demonstrates closer accuracy to our universe’s current projected age?

Hubble Constant = 70 For many years opposing opinions on the value of Hubble’s constant were debated. Some astronomers argued that H= 50 km/sec per Mpc, while others claimed a value close to 90 km/sec per Mpc.Calculate tH for both of these values. Which of these values demonstrates closer accuracy to our universe’s current projected age?

Astronomy

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Chapter29: The Big Bang

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 29E: There is still some uncertainty in the Hubble constant. (a) Current estimates range from about 19.9...

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