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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Seven, The Super in Superstring.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following was the first string theory?
(a) Bosonic string theory.
(b) Hadron string theory.
(c) Fermionic string theory.
(d) Lepton theory.

2. Which of the following is a correct statement, based on the theory of special relativity?
(a) Movement can only be measured relative to very massive objects, such as stars.
(b) Time and space are not experienced exactly the same by all observers
(c) Time is always the same to all observers, but space is not.
(d) Energy only exists relative to mass.

3. What is the photoelectric effect?
(a) Electrons and photons only interact if they have the same frequency.
(b) Photons can spontaneously decay into electrons in powerful magnetic fields.
(c) Electrons follow quantum paths made by photons.
(d) When light shines on metals, the metals emit electrons.

4. Which of the following is not one of the four fundamental forces of the universe?
(a) The electromagnetic force.
(b) The photoelectric force.
(c) Gravity.
(d) The nuclear-weak force.

5. Which of the following is NOT an actual version of string theory?
(a) Heterotic type O(32) theory.
(b) Fermionic type IV theory.
(c) Type IIA theory.
(d) Type I theory.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following theory was NOT developed in order to try to resolve the conflicts between quantum mechanics and general relativity?

2. What is the fundamental force responsible for keeping the nucleus of an atom "glued" together?

3. Edwin Hubble used Einstein's theories to show that the fabric of the universe _____.

4. Richard Feynman's "sum over paths" theory states that in the double-slit experiment, an electron behaves in what way?

5. What would an outside observer notice about an object moving near the speed of light?

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