Exploring the Universe with Infrared Technology

Exploring the Universe with Infrared Technology

Assessment

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Physics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Nancy Jackson

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary role of the James Webb Space Telescope in observing the universe?

To detect radio waves from space

To observe visible light from stars

To measure the size of galaxies

To enhance infrared light observation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the expansion of the universe affect light wavelengths?

It has no effect on wavelengths

It shortens the wavelengths

It makes wavelengths invisible

It stretches the wavelengths

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of infrared technology in studying ancient stars?

It blocks cosmic dust clouds

It shortens light wavelengths

It allows penetration through cosmic dust

It only observes visible light

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which instrument on the James Webb Space Telescope is used to analyze the spectrum of an object?

Near Infrared Camera

Mid Infrared Instrument

Near Infrared Spectrograph

Fine Guidance Sensor

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of the James Webb Space Telescope's instruments?

To observe the universe's early light

To measure the temperature of planets

To detect radio signals from space

To photograph the surface of Mars