Was the Milky Way a Quasar?

Was the Milky Way a Quasar?

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Physics, Science

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the Milky Way's relatively calm state compared to its past and other galaxies. It discusses the discovery of Fermi Bubbles, massive gamma-ray structures, and explores theories about their origins, including supernovae and black hole activity. Recent studies suggest the Milky Way's central black hole, Sagittarius A*, may be more active than previously thought, with implications for future cosmic events.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current state of the Milky Way compared to other galaxies?

It is relatively calm compared to many other galaxies.

It has no black holes at its center.

It is the most violent galaxy in the universe.

It is more active than most galaxies.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did astronomers discover using the Fermi Gamma Ray Space Telescope?

A new planet in the Milky Way

A pair of high-energy gamma ray bubbles

Evidence of life on Mars

A new type of star

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the Fermi bubbles?

Clusters of new stars

Diffuse clouds of gamma rays

Massive pair of high-energy gamma ray bubbles

Regions of dark matter

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two main theories are proposed for the origin of the Fermi bubbles?

Black holes and neutron stars

Quasars and pulsars

Supernova explosions and activity from Sagittarius A*

Dark matter and cosmic rays

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a starburst event?

A new galaxy formation

A black hole explosion

A type of supernova

A sudden increase in star formation

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the most likely explanation for the formation of the Fermi bubbles?

A collision with another galaxy

A combination of AGN activity and starburst events

A single supernova explosion

Dark matter collisions

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What recent discovery supports the combined theory of AGN and starburst events?

A decrease in gamma ray activity

New planets in the Milky Way

Radio bubbles similar to the Fermi bubbles

A new type of black hole

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