Calculating the Age of the Universe
This activity will help you meet these educational goals:
You will use algebra and mathematical functions to represent and solve scientific and engineering problems.
. You will rearrange formulas to highlight a quantity of interest.
Directions
Read the instructions for this self-checked activity. Type in your response to each question, and check your answers. At the
end of the activity, write a brief evaluation of your work.
Activity
In this activity, you will use Hubble's law, v= Hod, and the definition of velocity, = 4, to calculate the approximate age of
the universe, t. Consult the math review if you need help with scientific notation, exponents, or solving one-step
equations.
Part A
To find time, t, the age of the universe, you must first isolate the variablet. Rewrite the velocity equation = so that you
are solving for time.