Sun VS. Atomic Bomb

Sun VS. Atomic Bomb

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Science, Physics

11th Grade - University

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The video explains the Sun's crucial role in life on Earth, describing it as a massive nuclear explosion that formed 4.5 billion years ago. It details the Sun's core temperature and energy production through hydrogen fusion, comparing it to the Tsar Bomba. The Sun's stability is maintained by a natural thermostat, preventing it from exploding all at once. The video also compares the Sun to other star types, highlighting its moderate mass and long lifespan.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What process led to the formation of the Sun?

Accumulation of dust particles

Cooling of molten rock

Clumping of gas due to gravity

Condensation of water vapor

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long does it take for energy from the Sun's core to reach its surface?

1 million years

170,000 years

10,000 years

1,000 years

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary difference between the Sun and the Tsar Bomba?

The Tsar Bomba is hotter

The Tsar Bomba is a natural phenomenon

The Sun is much larger in scale

The Sun uses fission, not fusion

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why doesn't the Sun explode all at once?

It is cooled by space

It is too small to explode

It has a natural thermostat regulating fusion

It is made of non-explosive materials

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of star is our Sun?

M-type star

G-type star

B-type star

O-type star