Exploring the Cosmos - Degree Exam 2007 - Mapping the Universe
1. A prime focus telescope represents a feasible optical configuration
when interference is used.
for amateur telescopes.
when the focal length is very long.
when the diameter of the prime mirror is very large.
2. Which of the following parameters is the same for all electromagnetic waves propagating in a vacuum?
Speed
Colour
Amplitude
Wavelength
3. Which of the following statements correctly describes the wavelength of an electromagnetic wave?
The wavelength is the distance between two consecutive peaks.
The wavelength is the distance between a trough and a peak.
The wavelength is the distance travelled by the wave in a short time.
The wavelength is the distance travelled by the wave in 1 second.
4. Interference between the light coming from different telescopes is used to
improve the magnification.
improve the light spectrum.
improve the resolution.
improve the light gathering.
5. Why does a light ray bend when it crosses the boundary between two different media at an oblique angle?
Because the frequency increases.
Because it interferes with the surface.
Because the speed of light changes.
Because the amplitude is reduced.
6. A Newtonian telescope has
just the primary mirror
a correction plate
a flat secondary mirror
a diverging secondary mirror
7. With respect to a dim light, a bright light emits
photons with higher amplitude.
photons with longer wavelength.
more photons.
photons with shorter wavelength.
8. The Hubble telescope was placed in space in order
to not be limited by the Earth’s atmosphere.
to improve the magnification.
to be close to the stars.
to not be limited by the Earth’s horizon.
9. An electromagnetic wave with a wavelength of 100 nm is
visible radiation.
microwave radiation.
UV radiation.
IR radiation.
10. The angular size of the Moon is
18 degrees
1 800 arcseconds
1.8 degrees
1 800 arcminutes
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