Nova

Nova

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Science, Physics

6th - 12th Grade

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A Nova is an astronomical event characterized by a sudden, explosive burst of light that gradually fades. It results from the interaction of two stars orbiting a shared center of gravity, leading to a dramatic increase in brightness.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the light of a nova after its initial explosion?

It fades away eventually.

It remains constant.

It becomes brighter over time.

It changes color.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a nova primarily a result of?

A planet's collision.

A black hole's influence.

Two stars interacting.

A single star's explosion.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many stars are involved in the formation of a nova?

Three

Two

Four

One

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do the two stars in a nova do?

They merge into one star.

They move away from each other.

They orbit a common center of gravity.

They collide with each other.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the common center of gravity in a nova system?

A point where the stars collide.

A shared focal point of their orbits.

The center of the larger star.

The midpoint between the stars.