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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Isaac Newton.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the theories of quantum mechanics and general relativity need to be unified?
(a) To accurately describe the very small and the very large.
(b) To accurately calculate observations.
(c) To accurately describe the fate of the universe.
(d) To accurately describe future events.

2. What is one question we ask to make sense of the world around us?
(a) Why am I here?
(b) What do I do on earth?
(c) Why do I think the way I do?
(d) Why is the world the way it is?

3. Why did the universe not collapse back on itself shortly after the big bang?
(a) We don't know.
(b) There was too much acceleration.
(c) Gravity interfered.
(d) Particles became real and less dense.

4. What is another name for a neutron star?
(a) Sun.
(b) Quasar.
(c) Pulsar.
(d) White dwarf.

5. Who created the idea that a star can collapse and become a black hole?
(a) Arno Penzias.
(b) Roger Penrose.
(c) Robert Wilson.
(d) Alexander Friedmann.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many questions are left unanswered prior to the development of math that incorporates quantum mechanics?

2. Newton and the other person who claimed he developed calculus went to which group for a decision on who was correct?

3. What does the P stand for in combinations of operations?

4. What type of matter might account for gravitational forces that cannot be explained by the mass of our universe?

5. Using low level radiation to detect black holes is in what stage of research?

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