How Big Are the Mountains on a Neutron Star?

What is the primary composition of neutron stars?

• Photons

• Electrons

• Neutrons

• Protons

Why are neutron stars difficult to detect?

• They are too small and dark

• They emit too much light

• They are hidden by other stars

• They are too far away

What tool do astronomers use to detect gravitational waves from neutron stars?

• Chandra X-ray Observatory

• Hubble Space Telescope

• James Webb Space Telescope

• LIGO and Virgo observatories

What was the significance of finding phosphine in Venus's atmosphere?

• It shows the presence of oxygen

• It indicates volcanic activity

• It suggests the presence of water

• It could be a sign of life

What was a major criticism of the initial phosphine study on Venus?

• The study was too short

• The study had methodological flaws

• The study was not peer-reviewed

• The study lacked proper funding

What natural phenomenon on Venus is hypothesized to produce phosphine?

• Atmospheric storms

• Meteor impacts

• Volcanic eruptions

• Solar flares

What is the scientific process described in the context of phosphine research on Venus?

• Theory formulation and validation

• Data collection and analysis

• Hypothesis testing and revision

• Experimentation and observation