CLEAN : Neutron star smashup seen for first time

CLEAN : Neutron star smashup seen for first time

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Science, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses the collision of two neutron stars, which are the smallest and densest stars. This astronomical event took place 130 million light years away from Earth in a distant galaxy.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the source of the waves discussed in the video?

A supernova explosion

The collision of two neutron stars

A solar flare

A black hole merger

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are neutron stars known for?

Being the smallest and densest stars

Being the hottest stars

Being the largest stars

Being the brightest stars

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How far from Earth did the neutron star collision occur?

130 million kilometers

130 million miles

130 million light years

130 million parsecs

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which type of galaxy did the neutron star collision take place?

A nearby galaxy

A distant galaxy

An unknown galaxy

The Milky Way

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the neutron star collision event?

It resulted in a supernova

It was visible to the naked eye

It was the first observed collision of its kind

It created a new planet