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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8 The Origin and Fate of the Universe.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What theory best describes the singularities of black holes and big bangs?
(a) Molecular engineering.
(b) Quantum mechanics.
(c) Theory of relativity.
(d) Theory of everything.

2. When Hubble discovered other galaxies, in what direction were they moving?
(a) Towards earth.
(b) Towards each other.
(c) Away from earth.
(d) Away from each other.

3. A black hole results from a large star using up what type of fuel?
(a) Gaseous.
(b) Hydrogen.
(c) Helium.
(d) Liquid.

4. In order to explain how black holes become a big bang, Hawking needs to include what?
(a) Quantum mechanics.
(b) The theory of everything.
(c) Particle physics.
(d) The theory of relativity.

5. What star system has a fairly certain black hole?
(a) Cygnus X-1.
(b) Pegasus X-2.
(c) Lythia X-1.
(d) Marlin X-2.

Short Answer Questions

1. Galileo found the moons of what planet using his telescope?

2. Who developed the uncertainty principle?

3. How far away is our sun from the earth in terms of light?

4. When was the uncertainty principle developed?

5. What force is so strong in a black hole that nothing can escape?

(see the answer key)

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