TED: The sound the universe makes | Janna Levin

TED: The sound the universe makes | Janna Levin

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Physics, Science

11th Grade - University

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The video explores how most of our knowledge about the universe comes from light, and introduces the idea that the universe has a soundtrack, played by space itself. It delves into Einstein's theories on space and black holes, explaining how black holes can be detected through their gravitational waves. The video discusses the potential to hear cosmic sounds, such as those from black hole mergers and the Big Bang, through advanced experiments like LIGO and Lisa. It concludes by pondering the existence of a multiverse and the possibility of other creatures wondering about their origins.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary source of our knowledge about the universe?

Magnetic fields

Light

Sound waves

Gravitational waves

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do black holes affect their surroundings?

They emit light

They create magnetic fields

They produce sound waves

They destroy stars and churn up debris

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who first realized the concept of space curving due to mass?

Galileo Galilei

Karl Schwarzschild

Albert Einstein

Isaac Newton

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to light when it gets too close to a black hole?

It gets trapped

It speeds up

It escapes

It changes color

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common misconception about black holes?

They are visible

They devour everything

They emit sound

They are cold

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are gravitational waves?

Magnetic waves

Ripples in spacetime

Sound waves

Light waves

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the LIGO experiment?

To observe black holes directly

To detect light from stars

To measure magnetic fields

To detect gravitational waves

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