Formation of Light Elements
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- Q1
Which of the following is the most accepted theory about the formation of the universe that explains why it continues to expand?
oscillating theory
Big bang theory
steady state theory
divine creation theory
30sS11/12PS-IIIa-1 - Q2
Which of the following is not considered as light elements?
hydrogen
iron
helium
lithium
30s - Q3
Which of the following is TRUE about nucleosynthesis?
It is the division of atomic particle
It is the process of creating new atomic nuclei from pre-existing nuclei
The combination of elements to form compound
It is the creation of everything including all matter in universe
30s - Q4
Which process is responsible for the formation of light elements such as Hydrogen and Helium?
big bang nucleosynthesis
stellar nucleosynthesis
terrestrial nucleosynthesis
supernova nucleosynthesis
30s - Q5
Which element is the lightest and at the same time the most abundant in outer space?
hydrogen
iron
lithium
helium
30s - Q6
How do heavier elements formed?
Through nuclear fission
Through nuclear synthesis
Through nuclear fusion
Though combustion
30s - Q7
Which element can be formed when three atoms of helium are fused?
silicon
hydrogen
oxygen
carbon
30s - Q8
Which of the following elements DOES NOT belong to the group?
silicon
beryllium
iron
oxygen
30s - Q9
Which process is responsible for the formation of elements at the center of star?
supernova nucleosynthesis
big bang nucleosynthesis
stellar nucleosynthesis
nuclear fusion
30s - Q10
How Elements heavier than iron are formed?
supernova nucleosynthesis
big bang nucleosynthesis
stellar nucleosynthesis
solar nucleosynthesis
30s - Q11
Why do average stars have longer life span than massive star?
They have less fuel to burn
They have more fuel to burn
They burn their fuel at slower rate
They burn their fuel at faster rate
30s - Q12
Which phase of star life cycle is our sun?
red giant
main sequence star
planetary nebula
white dwarf
30s - Q13
In which stage do massive stars explode and release large amount of energy?
white dwarf
protostar
super nova
main sequence
30s - Q14
Which is the first stage of a star’s life cycle?
black hole
protostar
white dwarf
nebula
30s - Q15
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
No elements heavier than Iron can be produced in a massive star
The average star has shorter life span
The more massive the star is the faster it burns its fuel
The core of red giant star is made up of carbon
30s