Exploring the Impact of Eddington's Eclipse on Einstein's Theory

What does a solar eclipse involve?

• The sun moving behind the moon

• The moon moving between the Earth and the sun

• The Earth moving between the moon and the sun

• The sun moving behind the Earth

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Who was Albert Einstein?

• A German scientist

• A clockwork expert

• An astronomer

• A British astronomer

What did Einstein's theory of general relativity propose about light?

• Light can only travel in a straight line

• Gravity has no effect on light

• Light bends around the sun due to gravity

• Light speeds up near massive objects

How did Einstein propose to test his theory?

• Using a large magnet

• Observing light bending during an eclipse

• Through a thought experiment

• By launching a satellite

Why was the 1919 solar eclipse important for Einstein's theory?

• It disproved the theory

• It was the first solar eclipse

• It showed the moon's effect on the sun

• It provided a chance to measure light bending

Tags

CCSS.4.MD.A.1

What was the significance of the Hyades star cluster in the experiment?

• It was photographed as a control image

• It was the destination of the expedition

• It disproved Einstein's theory

• It was unrelated to the experiment

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Who accompanied Stanley Eddington to Príncipe?

• Another astronomer

• A German scientist

• Edwin Cottingham

• Albert Einstein

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Who was Edwin Cottingham?

• A clockwork expert

• A British astronomer

• An astronomer

• A German scientist

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What challenge did the expedition face on the day of the eclipse?

• Equipment failure

• Clear skies

• The eclipse did not occur

• A rainstorm

Tags

CCSS.4.MD.A.1

How long did Stanley and Edwin have to take photos during the eclipse?

• 60 minutes

• 302 seconds

• 47 seconds

• 302 minutes