What significant event did LIGO first detect that opened a new realm of science?
Neutron Stars Collide in New LIGO Signal?

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The merger of two black holes
The collision of two neutron stars
A supernova explosion
The formation of a new galaxy
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What is the rumored new detection by LIGO that could unlock astrophysical mysteries?
A new type of supernova
A solar flare
A neutron star merger
A gamma-ray burst
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What is the typical size of a neutron star?
The size of a planet
The size of a city
The size of a galaxy
The size of a continent
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Why are neutron stars expected to be more common than black holes?
They emit more light
They are larger
They are older
They form from less massive stars
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What is a key advantage of neutron star mergers over black hole mergers?
They are brighter in visible light
They last longer in LIGO's frequency range
They produce more gravitational waves
They are more frequent
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What started the rumor about the neutron star merger detection?
A news article
A tweet from an astronomer
A scientific paper
A television broadcast
7.
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What is the significance of an optical counterpart in gravitational wave detection?
It indicates a supernova explosion
It shows the exact location of the event
It provides a visible light source associated with the wave
It confirms the presence of a black hole
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