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Astrophysics Powerpoint

The document discusses key concepts in astrophysics including the Big Bang theory of the universe's formation, the process of star formation through gravitational collapse and nuclear fusion, how the Earth formed from particles combining under gravity, that the universe is expanding, theories of general relativity including the effects of speed and gravity on time and the intertwining of space and time, as well as black holes, the Fermi paradox of where aliens are, and possibilities for the fate of the universe.

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Astrophysics Powerpoint

The document discusses key concepts in astrophysics including the Big Bang theory of the universe's formation, the process of star formation through gravitational collapse and nuclear fusion, how the Earth formed from particles combining under gravity, that the universe is expanding, theories of general relativity including the effects of speed and gravity on time and the intertwining of space and time, as well as black holes, the Fermi paradox of where aliens are, and possibilities for the fate of the universe.

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ASTROPHYSICS

By Lachie James

THE BIG BANG

FORMATION OF STARS
Clouds of gas collapse under
their own gravity
Fusion takes place
Ignites
Small amounts of mass
transformed into large amounts
of energy

FORMATION OF EARTH
Small particles combined to
make heavier particles
Basically a big rock at this
point
Earths gravity recaptured
hydrogen and helium

THE UNIVERSE IS GROWING!

THE SPEED OF LIGHT


Speed of light in a vacuum
is 299,792,458
metres/second
One light year is about 9.5
quadrillion metres

GENERAL RELATIVITY
As you speed up, time slows
down
Space and time are
interwoven

BLACK HOLES

FERMI PARADOX
Where the aliens at?

THE FATE OF THE UNIVERSE

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