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Chapter 1, Problem 22EAP
To determine

Whether the statement makes sense or does not make sense.

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Answer to Problem 22EAP

Solution:

This statement does not make sense.

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Introduction:

The expansion is the property of the universe as a whole and not just of galaxies. The universe is not only expanding but accelerating as it goes

This statement does not make sense, because the universe is expanding and accelerating, the entire raisins are moving away with respect to each other and then there is no exclusive center.

All the raisins are the center of its own observable universe, but it is different from an absolute center to the universe.

Conclusion:

Hence the statement, because nearly all galaxies are moving away from us, we must be located at the center of the universe does not make sense.

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