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What was Fred Hoyle's contribution to theoretical astrophysics?

  • He proposed the steady state theory of the Universe. (correct)
  • He developed the Big Bang theory.
  • He discovered the existence of black holes.
  • He introduced the concept of gravitational waves.

    • Which genetic condition did Irene Uchida specifically investigate in her research?

  • Cystic fibrosis
  • Sickle cell anemia
  • Hemophilia
  • Congenital heart disease (correct)

    • What significant achievement is associated with Katherine Johnson during her career at NASA?

  • Calculating trajectories for space missions. (correct)
  • Developing rocket propulsion systems.
  • Inventing spacecraft navigation systems.
  • Leading the lunar landing project.

    • What propulsion technology did Yvonne Brill develop?

    <p>A propulsion system for unmanned spacecraft in stationary orbit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Abdus Salam's electroweak theory propose?

    <p>The existence of messenger particles for weak interactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Vera Rubin's key discovery regarding star motion in galaxies?

    <p>Outer stars orbit as fast as those close to the center.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following did Fred Hoyle coin during a radio talk?

    <p>Big Bang</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What area of research did Irene Uchida focus on beyond genetic conditions?

    <p>The impact of X-rays on chromosomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Abdus Salam's work impact the study of particle physics?

    <p>It unified the electromagnetic force with weak interaction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary application of Yvonne Brill's propulsion systems?

    <p>Unmanned spacecraft station keeping.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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