Supernova Explosions and Astrophysics

What is the main challenge in observing supernovas?

• They are too far away.

• They occur too quickly.

• The breakout moment is often missed.

• They are not bright enough.

Who was the amateur astronomer that captured the shock breakout of a supernova?

• NASA's Kepler Team

• An Argentinian professional

• Victor Buso

• Alex Filipino

What analogy is used to explain the mechanics of a supernova explosion?

• A spinning top and a gyroscope

• A bouncing basketball and tennis ball

• A falling apple and a tree

• A rolling stone and a hill

What was the missing element in computer models of supernova explosions?

• A new source of energy

• A new type of star

• A new type of telescope

• A new type of galaxy

What particle is suspected to provide the energy needed for a supernova explosion?

• Photon

• Electron

• Neutrino

• Proton

What is the role of neutrinos in a supernova explosion?

• They stabilize the star.

• They prevent the explosion.

• They provide the final push for the explosion.

• They cool down the star.

How do neutrinos behave differently from photons?

• They carry an electrical charge.

• They are visible to the naked eye.

• They cannot pass through matter.

• They can pass through stars and planets.

What additional factor is needed in models to simulate a supernova explosion?

• Magnetism

• Gravity

• Disorder

• Symmetry

What happens to the gas in a supernova explosion due to neutrinos?

• It cools down.

• It remains static.

• It heats up and becomes turbulent.

• It solidifies.

What is the final result of a supernova explosion as described in the video?

• The star becomes a planet.

• The star becomes a black hole.

• The star remains intact.

• The star is smashed to pieces.