LIGO and Virgo Interferometer Quiz
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What is the significance of the LIGO instrument?

  • It measures cosmic background radiation
  • It measures gravitational waves (correct)
  • It measures cosmic ray particles
  • It measures dark matter

    • In what year did LIGO first detect gravitational waves?

  • 2017
  • 2015 (correct)
  • 2014
  • 2016

    • What is the primary purpose of the Virgo interferometer?

  • Study cosmic rays
  • Measure cosmic microwave background radiation
  • Detect dark matter particles
  • Search for gravitational waves (correct)

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