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Quiz about The Big Bang And Other Quarks Of Fate

The Big Bang And Other "Quarks Of Fate" Quiz

The "Big Bang" is one of several theories about how our universe began and how it continues to evolve. This quiz is based upon the best selling book by Professor Stephen W. Hawking: "A Brief History Of Time".

A multiple-choice quiz by richicago. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
richicago

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

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328,307

Updated
Nov 05 24

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Question 1 of 10

1. The basis for the Big Bang theory was provided by the observations of this noted astronomer: Hint

Ludwig Von Drake

Archimedes

Edwin Hubble

Ben Franklin

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Question 2 of 10

2. Force carrying particles can be grouped into four categories according to the strength of the force that they carry and the particles with which they interact. Which is NOT one of these categories? Hint

Gravitational Force

Weak Nuclear Force

Electromagnetic Force

Super Nuclear Force

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Question 3 of 10

3. Just at the moment of the "Big Bang", according to theory the universe was thought to be the size of: Hint

The Universe

Nothing but Pure Energy

A Galaxy

Yankee Stadium

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Question 4 of 10

4. A part of this Einstein theory is based on the idea that "The laws of science should be the same for all observers, no matter how they are moving". Hint

General Relativity

Quantum Mechanics

Brownian Motion

Spatial dimension

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Question 5 of 10

5. There is also a theory that the universe will end with a "Big Crunch".

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. According to the Theory Of Relativity, what makes a black hole black? Hint

non-payment of electric bills

Lack of sunlight

Gravity

Speed

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Question 7 of 10

7. When a particle collides with its anti-particle, what is created? Hint

Sonic Booms

A Sonic Boom

Black Holes

Energy

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is an event horizon? Hint

The explosion of a star

The farthest away we can see a nebula

The boundary of a black hole

The splitting of an atom

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Question 9 of 10

9. The study of the universe as a whole is defined as: Hint

Cosmography

Cosmetology

Cosmology

Universality

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Question 10 of 10

10. Protons and neutrons are composed of how many quarks each? Hint

One

Ten

Fifty

Three

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The basis for the Big Bang theory was provided by the observations of this noted astronomer:

Answer: Edwin Hubble

In 1929, Hubble discovered that the universe was continuously expanding. This led to the idea that all matter in the universe was at one time a single solid mass.

Answer: Super Nuclear Force

In terms of strength the forces are gravitational, electromagnetic, weak nuclear and strong nuclear. The electromagnetic force rises between particles with electric charge.

3. Just at the moment of the "Big Bang", according to theory the universe was thought to be the size of:

Answer: Nothing but Pure Energy

No, not of any definite size at all, but infinitely hot. As the heat lessened, the energy became matter and expanded more and more. Hard to understand, but that's the theory of many, including the noted Professor Hawking.

4. A part of this Einstein theory is based on the idea that "The laws of science should be the same for all observers, no matter how they are moving".

Answer: General Relativity

Einstein never accepted the idea that the Universe was governed by chance and is quoted as having said "God does not play dice".

5. There is also a theory that the universe will end with a "Big Crunch".

Answer: True

This theory predicts that the universe will eventually begin to contract and finally return to its original state.

6. According to the Theory Of Relativity, what makes a black hole black?

Answer: Gravity

Gravity is a potent force in the Theory Of Relativity. Primordial black holes were hypothesized to have occurred in the very early universe.

7. When a particle collides with its anti-particle, what is created?

Answer: Energy

When they collide they actually annihilate one another, creating energy in the process.

8. What is an event horizon?

Answer: The boundary of a black hole

Objects can fall through the event horizon into a black hole, but can never get out. It acts as a one-way membrane around the black hole.

9. The study of the universe as a whole is defined as:

Answer: Cosmology

The cosmological constant is a mathematical device used by Einstein to give space-time an inbuilt tendency to expand.

10. Protons and neutrons are composed of how many quarks each?

Answer: Three

A quark, according to Professor Hawking in his book is "A (charged) elementary particle that feels the strong nuclear force".

Source: Author richicago

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