Exploring the Mysteries of the Universe

Exploring the Mysteries of the Universe

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

FREE Resource

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS-02) on the ISS?

To observe planets and stars

To explore the surface of Mars

To study the balance of matter and antimatter

To measure the speed of light

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the universe is made up of observable matter?

More than 95%

Approximately 75%

Less than 5%

About 50%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does AMS-02 help in detecting potential dark matter interactions?

By measuring the temperature of stars

By categorizing cosmic rays and analyzing their spectra

By observing the movement of planets

By capturing images of black holes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do antimatter particles stand out when passing through AMS-02's magnetic field?

They emit a bright light

They become invisible

Their paths bend in the opposite direction compared to matter particles

They move faster than light

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant maintenance effort conducted on AMS-02 to extend its operational life?

Installing new cameras

Replacing its cooling pumps

Upgrading its computer systems

Replacing its solar panels