SAT - Science - Physics - The Universe

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Question - 1

The nearest star to Earth is alpha centuari which is about ____________ away from the Earth.

  • A 4.3 Light years
  • B 3.26 light years
  • C 4.3x1012 km
  • D 3.26x1015 m

Question - 2

The angle of tilt of the axis of rotation of earth is

  • A 23.5°
  • B 20°
  • C 11°
  • D 18.5°

Question - 3

The spinning neutron star which emits radio waves named as

  • A Protostar
  • B Dwarf star
  • C Supernova
  • D Planet

Question - 4

Which star appears stationary from Earth?

  • A Alpha centuari
  • B Andromeda
  • C Role star
  • D Neptune

Question - 5

How many constellations comprise the signs of the Zodiac?

  • A 5
  • B 7
  • C 9
  • D 12

Question - 6

Scorpio is usually visible in

  • A summer
  • B winter
  • C both (A) and (B)
  • D none of these

Question - 7

The orbital period of Halleys comet is

  • A 78 years
  • B 76 years
  • C 86 years
  • D 88 years

Question - 8

Great Bear is commonly known as

  • A saptarshi
  • B orion
  • C Dhruv tara
  • D Role star

Question - 9

The morning star or evening star in the sky is

  • A Pluto
  • B Mercury
  • C Jupiter
  • D Venus

Question - 10

The globe of Saturn can contain about ___________ Earths

  • A 150
  • B 400
  • C 355
  • D 763