The Telescope That Revealed the X-Ray Universe
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary reason NASA built the Chandra X-ray telescope?
To observe the visible light spectrum
To replace the Hubble telescope
To study the X-ray universe
To monitor Earth's atmosphere
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Chandra's design differ from a regular optical telescope?
It uses lenses instead of mirrors
It has a shallow angle mirror setup
It uses a large dish to capture X-rays
It is placed on Earth's surface
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role do T Tauri stars play in planet formation?
They cool down the surrounding gas
They absorb all nearby planets
They create turbulence that stabilizes orbits
They prevent planets from forming
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What significant discovery did Chandra make about supernovas?
They turn themselves inside out
They remain intact after explosion
They only occur in distant galaxies
They do not produce heavy elements
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can black holes contribute to star formation according to Chandra's observations?
By emitting visible light
By absorbing all nearby stars
By creating shockwaves that compress gases
By cooling down the surrounding gas
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of the Cassiopeia A supernova in Chandra's studies?
It is the closest supernova to Earth
It confirmed supernovas turn inside out
It showed supernovas do not produce iron
It was the first supernova ever discovered
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What unexpected role might black holes play in galactic life cycles?
They only destroy existing stars
They have no effect on galaxies
They can trigger star formation in other galaxies
They always prevent star formation
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