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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11 Conclusion.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For satellites orbiting the earth, time does what in relation to the ground of the earth?
(a) Slows down.
(b) Remains the same.
(c) Speeds up.
(d) Runs almost at the same pace.

2. If there is a grand unified theory, according to Hawking it would be the ultimate triumph of what?
(a) Science.
(b) Human reason.
(c) Physics.
(d) Human philosophy.

3. All the particles in the universe are what type of spin?
(a) One.
(b) Zero.
(c) One-half.
(d) Two.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is another name for a neutron star?

2. The point at which the force of a black hole becomes so strong that nothing can escape is called what?

3. What does Hawking say math is useful for?

4. How does Hawking define scientific theory?

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

(see the answer key)

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