NASA | Swift: A Decade of Game-changing Astrophysics
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the initial belief about the universe before the SWIFT mission?
It was shrinking.
It was highly dynamic.
It was static and unchanging.
It was rapidly expanding.
2.
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What is the primary purpose of the SWIFT satellite?
To observe the sun.
To monitor ocean currents.
To detect gamma-ray bursts.
To study the Earth's atmosphere.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How often does the SWIFT satellite detect gamma-ray bursts?
Once a month.
Once a year.
Twice a week.
Every day.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What significant discovery did SWIFT make about a gamma-ray burst in 2009?
It was the largest gamma-ray burst ever recorded.
It was one of the most distant objects ever detected.
It was the first gamma-ray burst detected in the visible spectrum.
It was the closest gamma-ray burst ever detected.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What new types of astronomical phenomena has SWIFT been used to study?
Supernovae, novae, and black hole transients.
Only black holes.
Only gamma-ray bursts.
Only comets.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What makes SWIFT unique compared to other missions?
Its focus on Earth's weather.
Its large size.
Its ability to observe the sun.
Its rapid response to new events.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is emphasized as a key factor in SWIFT's success?
The location of the satellite.
The age of the satellite.
The dedication of the team behind the mission.
The size of the satellite.
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