Question

Suppose the Universe were not expanding, but was in some sort of steady state. How should galaxy recession velocities then correlate with distance? They should:

a. directly proportional to distance
b. inversely proportional to distance
c. show a scatter plot with most recession velocities positive
d. none of these

Answer 1

In a steady state universe, galaxy recession velocities would be inversely proportional to distance.

Step-by-step explanation:

In a steady state universe, where the expansion is not occurring, galaxy recession velocities would be inversely proportional to distance. This means that the farther a galaxy is from us, the slower it would be receding.

This is because the space between galaxies would not be expanding, so there would be less overall motion.