Multiple Choice
The Hubble law describes how two properties of distant galaxies are related to each other. What are these two properties?
A) distance and velocity of recession
B) brightness and recession velocity
C) brightness and the width of the 21-cm radio emission line of hydrogen
D) distance and brightness
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