CLEAN : Nobel Physics Prize awarded for "discovery of one of the most exotic objects in our universe"

CLEAN : Nobel Physics Prize awarded for "discovery of one of the most exotic objects in our universe"

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Physics, Science, Other

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the existence of black holes, a concept once doubted by physicists but proven by Roger Penrose's work. Reinhardt Genzel and Andrea Ghez's research confirmed a supermassive black hole at our galaxy's center. Ghez, a Nobel Prize winner, hopes to inspire young women in science and emphasizes the importance of questioning and thinking for future generations.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which institute is mentioned in relation to the theory of general relativity?

NASA

Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics

Harvard University

CERN

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who demonstrated that black holes could exist in a stable manner?

Albert Einstein

Isaac Newton

Stephen Hawking

Roger Penrose

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significant discovery made by Reinhardt Genzel and Andrea Ghez?

The Higgs Boson

A new planet

A supermassive black hole in our galaxy

Dark matter

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main theme of the Nobel Prize winner's reflection?

Inspiring young women and the value of teaching

The future of artificial intelligence

The importance of scientific funding

The challenges of space exploration

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is emphasized as crucial for the future of the world?

Technological advancements

Economic growth

The ability to question and think

Political stability