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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 The Arrow of Time.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Scientists try to create explanations for the way the universe works that always do what?
(a) Are complex.
(b) Are developed in think tanks.
(c) Work mathematically.
(d) Are simple and easy to understand.

2. 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.

3. There must be a beginning and an end to the universe if what theory is used?
(a) Singulatiry theory.
(b) Theory of light.
(c) Quantum mechanics.
(d) Theory of relativity.

4. As a consequence of quantum mechanics, waves sometimes behave like what?
(a) Rays.
(b) Waves.
(c) Radiation.
(d) Particles.

5. From what location was the Introduction written?
(a) Ithaca, CA
(b) Ithaca, NY
(c) Ithaca, NJ
(d) Ithaca, AZ

Short Answer Questions

1. To illustrate the concept of disorder in a system, Hawking uses what example in Chapter 9?

2. A location on earth's surface is defined by what?

3. Philosophers try to understand the universe using what method?

4. In what year did Edwin Hubble discover galaxies outside of our own?

5. If you use Hawking's model of the universe, how did the universe start?

(see the answer key)

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