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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 The Arrow of Time.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who brought forth the idea that the earth and planets revolve around the sun?
(a) Ptolemy.
(b) Galileo.
(c) Aristotle.
(d) Copernicus.

2. Who said, "God does not play dice."
(a) Erwin Schrodinger.
(b) Werner Heisenberg.
(c) Max Plank.
(d) Albert Einstein.

3. Scientists try to create explanations for the way the universe works that always do what?
(a) Are developed in think tanks.
(b) Are simple and easy to understand.
(c) Work mathematically.
(d) Are complex.

4. The idea of the big bang arises from what phenomena?
(a) The theory of relativity.
(b) The theory of light.
(c) The decreasing universe.
(d) The expanding universe.

5. Philosophers try to understand the universe using what method?
(a) Disciplined logic.
(b) Mathematics.
(c) Religious reasoning.
(d) Circular arguments.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is entropy?

2. What does a particle with 0 spin look like?

3. The distance light travels in an earth year is called what?

4. What shape did Aristotle think the Earth was?

5. Some particles might match up with their anti-particles at what point?

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