LS-2 Review: Where Does Matter Come From?

Question 1

What was released from the exploding singularity?

Accepted Answer

energy

Question 2

Type Ia Supernovae are responsible for the production of heavier elements such as Gold.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

What is the result when Radiation Pressure exceeds Gravitational Pressure?

Accepted Answer

Stellar Explosion

Question 4

What is the result when Gravitational Pressure exceeds Radiation Pressure?

Accepted Answer

Stellar Collapse

Question 5

What were the initial conditions of the universe instantaneously after the Big Bang?

Accepted Answer

hot, expanding

Question 6

What are the two most abundant elements in the universe?

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen and Helium

Question 7

What is the name of the mechanism for where three helium isotopes undergo nuclear fusion?

Accepted Answer

Triple Alpha Chain

Question 8

Which is the simplest form of matter from the elementary particles?

Accepted Answer

quark

Question 9

What were the major elements produce as a result of primordial nucleosynthesis?

Accepted Answer

H, He, Li

Question 10

Nucleosynthesis is the chemical process that occurs inside planets to produce new elements.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 11

An older star will undergo the fusion of Helium to produce which element as its end product?

Accepted Answer

Carbon

Question 12

What is the term used to describe a region where matter in space-time is infinitely dense?

Accepted Answer

singularity

Question 13

How prepared do you feel for tomorrow's quiz?

Accepted Answer

Needs More Review, Okay, Excellent, Good

Question 14

What is the result when Radiation Pressure and Gravitational Pressure are equal in magnitude, but opposite in direction?

Accepted Answer

Stellar Equilibrium

Question 15

Which element will a star NOT fuse to continue nuclear fusion?

Accepted Answer

Iron

Question 16

The calling of the "Big Bang" can serve as a misnomer because the explosion was silent.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 17

What number best approximates the age of the universe from the explanation of the Big Bang Theory?

Accepted Answer

13.82 billion years

Question 18

A young star will undergo the fusion of Hydrogen to produce which element?

Accepted Answer

Helium

Question 19

Which thermodynamic process allowed for quarks to get close enough together to begin assembling?

Accepted Answer

cooling

Question 20

Dark matter provides the explanation to the accelerated expansion of the universe.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 21

"Our" Sun will reach the end of its life when it becomes a/goes...

Accepted Answer

White Dwarf

Question 22

Which fundamental force allowed hydrogen atoms to coalesce in order to form stars and galaxies?

Accepted Answer

Gravity

Question 23

What theory suggests the beginning to the expansion of the universe?

Accepted Answer

Big Bang

Question 24

Which Chain Reaction has the highest probability of initially occurring?

Accepted Answer

Proton-Proton Chain I

Question 25

Radiation Pressure is a result of EM radiation that is being exerted inward by chemical processes within stars.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 26

Gravitational Pressure is the force that is exerted perpendicular to the surface of stars.

Accepted Answer

True

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