The Diner at the Center of the Galaxy Quiz

The Diner at the Center of the Galaxy Quiz

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the introduction section regarding supermassive black holes?

The discovery of new galaxies

The size comparison between black holes and the sun

The consumption habits of black holes

The formation of black holes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique capability does the NuSTAR observatory have?

Measuring the speed of light

Observing the surface of distant planets

Producing focused images of high-energy X-rays

Detecting gravitational waves

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does NuSTAR contribute to understanding black hole consumption?

By capturing images of black holes in visible light

By analyzing the sound waves from black holes

By measuring the temperature of stars

By detecting X-rays emitted during the consumption process

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the Milky Way's black hole considered a 'picky eater'?

It only consumes stars

It is less active compared to other black holes

It frequently changes its location

It emits no radiation

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What potential food source is suggested for the Milky Way's black hole?

Nebulae

Planets

Asteroids

Comets