The Mysteries of the Universe

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Which machine is at the forefront of the journey to unravel the secrets of the cosmos?

  • A supercomputer
  • The Large Hadron Collider (correct)
  • A telescope
  • A satellite

What is the main purpose of CERN?

  • To study celestial bodies
  • To develop advanced computer algorithms
  • To explore the universe (correct)
  • To create new technologies

What is the speed at which protons are accelerated in the Large Hadron Collider?

  • 10% of the speed of light
  • 1% of the speed of light
  • 99.999999% of the speed of light (correct)
  • 50% of the speed of light

How many times per second do the protons travel around the ring in the Large Hadron Collider?

<p>11,000 times (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many beams of protons are there in the Large Hadron Collider?

<p>Two beams (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the closest star to Earth?

<p>Proxima Centauri (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the official scientific name for the Sun?

<p>Sol (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What would Earth be like without the Sun?

<p>A dark, frozen world with no life (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'solar system' refer to?

<p>The group of planets orbiting the Sun (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What inspired many people to learn about space?

<p>The awesomeness of space (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Journey to Unravel the Cosmos

  • The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is at the forefront of cosmic research and discovery.

Purpose of CERN

  • The main purpose of CERN is to conduct research in particle physics, investigating fundamental particles and the forces governing the universe.

Protons in the LHC

  • Protons in the LHC are accelerated to speeds approaching 99.9999991% of the speed of light.
  • Protons travel around the ring of the LHC approximately 11,000 times per second.
  • There are two beams of protons circulating in the Large Hadron Collider.

Cosmic Neighbors

  • The closest star to Earth is Proxima Centauri, located about 4.24 light-years away.
  • The official scientific name for the Sun is Sol.

Earth's Relationship with the Sun

  • Without the Sun, Earth would experience extreme cold, leading to a frozen world uninhabitable for most forms of life.

Understanding the Solar System

  • The term 'solar system' refers to the gravitationally bound system comprising the Sun and all celestial bodies that orbit around it, including planets, moons, asteroids, and comets.

Inspiration for Learning About Space

  • The wonders of the universe and its mysteries have inspired countless individuals to delve into the study of space and cosmic phenomena.

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