Hubble's Law (Recession Velocity)
v = H0·d
What it says
The recession velocity of a distant galaxy is proportional to its distance, quantifying the expansion of the universe.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
v | Recession velocity (km/s) | L T^-1 |
H0 | Hubble constant (km/s/Mpc) | T^-1 |
d | Proper distance (Mpc) | L |
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