X-ray Astronomy and the Chrism Telescope
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Physics
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9th - 10th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Nancy Jackson
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one of the main reasons x-rays are associated with the 'hot universe'?
They are emitted by extremely hot gas in galaxy clusters.
They are produced by low-energy events.
They are emitted by cold gas in space.
They are visible in optical telescopes.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which organizations are collaborating to launch the Chrism x-ray space telescope?
ISRO, NASA, and ESA
CNSA, NASA, and ESA
JAXA, NASA, and ESA
NASA, ESA, and Roscosmos
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do x-ray missions need to be sent into orbit?
X-rays are absorbed by water vapor in the atmosphere.
X-rays can only be detected during the day.
The Earth's atmosphere blocks x-rays from space.
X-rays are too weak to be detected on Earth.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the nested mirrors used in x-ray telescopes?
To reflect x-rays at shallow angles for detection.
To increase the weight of the telescope.
To focus visible light more effectively.
To allow x-rays to pass through without reflection.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the function of the Extend instrument on the Chrism telescope?
To measure the spin of black holes.
To cool the telescope's detectors.
To provide a wide field of view for imaging.
To split x-ray light into its components.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the Resolve instrument detect specific elements in x-ray sources?
By using a high-energy laser.
By using a large array of mirrors.
By splitting x-ray light like a prism.
By heating the x-ray sources.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why must the Resolve instrument's detectors be kept extremely cold?
To reduce thermal noise for accurate measurements.
To prevent the telescope from overheating.
To increase the speed of data processing.
To protect the detectors from cosmic rays.
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