The Poetry of Physics

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the central idea of this passage?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: how a black hole consumes matter such as gas clouds

Question 2

Select the message that most accurately fits the passage.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: Black holes are incredibly powerful cosmic forces.

Question 3

Select the two pieces of evidence that support the message you identified: “Black holes are incredibly powerful cosmic forces.”

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: Black holes consume massive objects, including stars and gas clouds.; C: A black hole causes gas clouds to become hotter than any known star.

The Poetry of Physics Answers