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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8 The Origin and Fate of the Universe.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Galileo found the moons of what planet using his telescope?
(a) Saturn.
(b) Neptune.
(c) Jupiter.
(d) Mars.

2. In order to explain how black holes become a big bang, Hawking needs to include what?
(a) Quantum mechanics.
(b) The theory of everything.
(c) Particle physics.
(d) The theory of relativity.

3. Hawking co-authored a paper in what year that explains the big bang theory?
(a) 1970.
(b) 1977.
(c) 1985.
(d) 1980.

4. What is the fate of black holes according to Hawking's model of the universe?
(a) They will collapse.
(b) They will evaporate.
(c) They will start their own universes.
(d) They will explode.

5. Who created the idea that a star can collapse and become a black hole?
(a) Robert Wilson.
(b) Alexander Friedmann.
(c) Arno Penzias.
(d) Roger Penrose.

Short Answer Questions

1. What types of numbers can be used to run time backwards?

2. A black hole results from a large star using up what type of fuel?

3. Why do the theories of quantum mechanics and general relativity need to be unified?

4. What does Hawking say math is useful for?

5. If Hawking's model of the universe is used, black holes do what with their matter?

(see the answer key)

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