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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. Hawking used what kind of space-time to reach the conclusion that the universe is similar to a sphere?
(a) Newtonian.
(b) Euclidean.
(c) Ptolemaic.
(d) Aristotelian.

2. Hawking is what type of physicist?
(a) Particle.
(b) Theoretical.
(c) Astro.
(d) Micro.

3. What does Hawking say math is useful for?
(a) Describing what we observe in the known universe.
(b) Communicating about our observations.
(c) Describing everything we know.
(d) Communicating in a single language.

4. The distance light travels in an earth year is called what?
(a) Light speed.
(b) A light year.
(c) Light distance.
(d) Light time.

5. How many questions are left unanswered prior to the development of math that incorporates quantum mechanics?
(a) Six.
(b) Five.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. What types of numbers can be used to run time backwards?

2. When was the uncertainty principle developed?

3. Black holes are similar to the singularity that existed before what event?

4. The idea of the big bang arises from what phenomena?

5. What is the fate of black holes according to Hawking's model of the universe?

(see the answer key)

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