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Supercomputer Simulations Test Star-destroying Black Holes

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To measure the distance between stars and black holes
To study the effects of gravitational forces on stars
To understand the formation of black holes
To explore the internal structure of stars
2.
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In the simulations, what is the mass of the black hole compared to the Sun?
100,000 times the Sun's mass
1,000,000 times the Sun's mass
10,000 times the Sun's mass
500,000 times the Sun's mass
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How are the densities of the stars represented in the simulations?
By their size
By their distance from the black hole
By their speed
By colors ranging from blue to yellow
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which factor primarily determines whether a star survives or is destroyed during a close encounter with a black hole?
The star's internal density
The star's distance from the black hole
The star's speed
The star's color
5.
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What is the significance of these simulations for astronomers?
They help in predicting the formation of new galaxies
They assist in understanding catastrophic events in distant galaxies
They provide insights into the life cycle of stars
They offer data on the expansion of the universe
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