NASA Missions Study Shock Waves in Nova Explosion

NASA Missions Study Shock Waves in Nova Explosion

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Physics, Science

5th - 12th Grade

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The video explains the phenomenon of novae, focusing on the 2018 eruption of the star V906 Carinae. It discusses observations from NASA's Fermi mission and other satellites, revealing that novae can emit gamma rays. The process involves a white dwarf pulling material from a companion star, leading to a thermonuclear explosion. Research led by Michigan State University used data from multiple sources to study the event, showing that shock waves from the explosion produce gamma ray and optical flares. These findings help understand more powerful cosmic events.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a nova?

A black hole formation

A supernova explosion

A sudden brightening of a star

A type of galaxy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which star erupted as a nova in 2018?

Betelgeuse

Sirius

V906 Carinae

Proxima Centauri

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What triggers the formation of a nova?

A white dwarf pulling material from a companion star

A star colliding with a planet

A supernova explosion

A black hole absorbing a star

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which university led the study of V906 Carinae?

University of Cambridge

Harvard University

Stanford University

Michigan State University

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do shock waves in a nova explosion produce?

New stars

Gamma ray and optical flares

Black holes

Dark matter

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