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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6 Black Holes.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How close is the closest star, other than the sun, to earth?
(a) About 3 light years distant.
(b) About 5 light years distant.
(c) About 5 light years distant.
(d) About 4 light years distant.

2. Which virtual particle carries the electromagnetic force?
(a) Proton.
(b) Photon.
(c) Electron.
(d) Magnetron.

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

4. What is one of the categories of force-carrying virtual protons?
(a) Gravityions.
(b) Gluons.
(c) Stickons.
(d) Electrons.

5. From what location was the Introduction written?
(a) Ithaca, CA
(b) Ithaca, AZ
(c) Ithaca, NJ
(d) Ithaca, NY

Short Answer Questions

1. The only constant in the universe is what?

2. Scientists try to create explanations for the way the universe works that always do what?

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

4. How many miles does light travel in one earth year?

5. Why did the Christian church adopt Ptolemy's view of the universe?

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