4.3-4.4 Astronomy Questions

A temperature of 0 Kelvin means there is essentially no motion at the atomic level.

• True

• False

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NGSS.HS-PS3-2

A continuous blackbody spectrum provides information about the surface temperature of the object.

• True

• False

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When an atom emits light, an electron in it moves from a higher to a lower energy level.

• True

• False

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3

As the wavelength of light increases, its energy _________.

• Decreases

• Increases

• Remains the same

• Doubles

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

As the frequency of light increases, its energy _________.

• Increases

• Decreases

• Remains the same

• Fluctuates

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum would we use to study the relatively cool dust of interstellar space?

• Radio waves

• Infrared light

• Visible light

• Ultraviolet light

• Gamma rays

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NGSS.HS-PS4-4

Which of the following emits a spectrum very close to a blackbody spectrum?

• A neon light

• An interstellar cloud

• The Sun

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

Which one of the following is an example of a blackbody that you see in everyday life?

• A neon light

• A stove burner

• A fluorescent light

• A laser pointer

Wien's law allows astronomers to measure what property of a star?

• the surface temperature of the star

• the chemical composition of the star

• the distance to the star

• All of these choices are correct.

As a solid is heated (from a low to a high temperature) the radiated light will move through what sequence of colors?

• red, yellow, blue

• blue, yellow, red

• yellow, red, blue

• blue, red, yellow

• It depends on what solid is being heated.

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