The Milky Way May Have a Disk of Black Holes

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a significant challenge in detecting smaller black holes?
They emit too much light.
They are difficult to see directly.
They are too far from Earth.
They are not located near galactic centers.
2.
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30 sec • 1 pt
Which method is NOT used to detect black holes?
Direct visual observation
Radio wave detection
Gravitational effects
X-ray emissions
3.
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30 sec • 1 pt
What did the Hungarian physicists' simulation reveal about black holes?
They orbit randomly around the galaxy.
They tend to settle into a single plane.
They are evenly distributed throughout the galaxy.
They do not interact with other stars.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a type II supernova?
A collision between two galaxies
A small star explosion
A black hole forming from a neutron star
A massive star running out of nuclear fuel
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did the recent study on type II supernovas observe before the main explosion?
A decrease in gravitational pull
A small flash of light
A large burst of gamma rays
A sudden increase in temperature
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How much gas does a star need to lose before becoming a type II supernova?
As much as the Earth's atmosphere
As much as the Moon's mass
As much as the Sun's mass
As much as a small planet
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of observing the small flash before a supernova?
It helps measure the star's size.
It indicates the star's temperature.
It confirms the presence of a neutron star.
It provides insight into the gas lost by the star.
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