Correct Answer : A
Question 12
According to the passage, an imbalance arises between nuclear radiation pressure and
gravitational force in stars because
A. the density of a star increases as it ages
B. radiation pressure increases as a star increases in mass
C.
radiation pressure decreases when a star’s fuel has been consumed
D. the collapse of a star increases its gravitational force.
E.
a dense plasma decreases the star’s gravitational force.
Correct Answer : C
Question 13
The author asserts that the discoveries of the white dwarf, the neutron star, and the black hole
are significant because these discoveries.
A. demonstrate the probability of infinite density and infinitely small dimensions
B. pose the most comprehensive and fundamental problem faced by physicists in decades
C. clarify the paradox suggested by the collapse of electrons into atomic nuclei.
D. establish the relationship between the mass and gravitational pressure.
E. assist in establishing the age of the universe by tracing the life histories of stars.
Correct Answer : B
Question 14
The passage contains information that answers which of the following questions?
A. I only
B. III only
C. I and II only
D. II and III only
E. I, II and III
Correct Answer : E
Question 15
The author introduces the discussion of the paradox concerning atomic structures in order to
A. Show why it was necessary to develop quantum mechanics
B. Compare the structure of an atom with the structure of star
C. Demonstrate by analogy that a vital insight in astrophysics is missing
D. Illustrate the contention that improbable things do happen in astrophysics
E. Argue that atoms can collapse if their electrons do not remain in orbit.
Correct Answer : C