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Download Solution PDFWhich scientist thought of the concept of steady state of the universe?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Fred Hoyle.Key Points
- Fred Hoyle:-
- He is the scientist who thought of the concept of the steady state of the universe.
- Steady state theory suggests that the universe has no beginning or end and that new matter is continuously created to maintain a constant density.
- Hoyle proposed this theory as an alternative to the Big Bang theory, which suggests that the universe began with a massive explosion.
- Hoyle's theory was widely debated and eventually fell out of favor as evidence for the Big Bang theory mounted.
Additional Information
- Edwin Hubble:-
- He is known for his work on the expanding universe and the discovery of galaxies beyond the Milky Way.
- Harold Jeffrey:-
- He was an American mathematician who worked on the theory of partial differential equations and geophysics.
- Pierre-Simon Laplace:-
- He was a French mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to celestial mechanics and statistics.
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