What Do You Know About Milky Way?

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    The ___________ is the galaxy that  is containing our solar system

    • Solar system
    • Milky way
    • Venus
    • Mercury
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Milky way, Have you heard it before? What do you think it means? Come on try this Quiz and check if you really know about Milky way

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  • 2. 
    _____________ first resolved the band of light into individual stars with telescope in 1610. - ProProfs

    _____________ first resolved the band of light into individual stars with telescope in 1610.

    • Galileo

    • Atom

    • Matthias

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Galileo
    Explanation
    Galileo was the one who first resolved the band of light into individual stars with a telescope in 1610. He made significant advancements in astronomy and used his telescope to observe celestial objects, including the Milky Way. This breakthrough allowed him to see that the band of light was actually composed of countless individual stars, challenging the prevailing belief that it was a continuous celestial object. Galileo's observations and discoveries revolutionized our understanding of the universe and laid the foundation for modern astronomy.

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  • 3. 
    The solar system is Located within the ________________ - ProProfs

    The solar system is Located within the ________________

    • Pupa

    • Larva

    • Disk

    • Egg

    Correct Answer
    A. Disk
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Disk." The solar system is located within a disk-shaped region called the Milky Way galaxy. The Milky Way is a spiral galaxy, and the solar system is situated in one of its spiral arms. The disk-shaped structure of the galaxy is where most of the stars, including our Sun, are located.

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  • 4. 
    Milky way is a component of ______________ - ProProfs

    Milky way is a component of ______________

    • Virgo supercluster

    • Aires supercluster

    • Taurus supercluster

    • NImo supercluster

    Correct Answer
    A. Virgo supercluster
    Explanation
    The Milky Way is a component of the Virgo supercluster, which is a vast collection of galaxies that includes our own galaxy. The Virgo supercluster is one of the largest known structures in the universe, consisting of several galaxy clusters and groups. Our galaxy, the Milky Way, is just one of the many galaxies within this supercluster, highlighting its immense size and complexity.

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  • 5. 
    The escape velocity at Sun's position is __________Km/s - ProProfs

    The escape velocity at Sun's position is __________Km/s

    • 332

    • 550

    • 336

    • 320

    Correct Answer
    A. 550
    Explanation
    The escape velocity at the Sun's position is 550 Km/s. Escape velocity is the minimum velocity required for an object to escape the gravitational pull of a celestial body. Since the Sun has a very strong gravitational pull, a high escape velocity is needed to overcome it. Therefore, the correct answer is 550 Km/s.

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  • 6. 
    The mass of milky is called ____________ - ProProfs

    The mass of milky is called ____________

    • White matter

    • Grey matter

    • Dark matter

    • Black matter

    Correct Answer
    A. Dark matter
  • 7. 
    The rotation period at the position of the sun is about  ________million years - ProProfs

    The rotation period at the position of the sun is about  ________million years

    • 100

    • 140

    • 200

    • 240

    Correct Answer
    A. 240
    Explanation
    The rotation period at the position of the sun is about 240 million years. This refers to the time it takes for the sun to complete one full rotation on its axis.

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  • 8. 
    Milky way as a whole moves at a velocity of about ________km/s - ProProfs

    Milky way as a whole moves at a velocity of about ________km/s

    • 200

    • 400

    • 600

    • 320

    Correct Answer
    A. 600
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 600 km/s. This refers to the velocity at which the Milky Way as a whole moves. The Milky Way is not stationary, but rather it is in constant motion. It is estimated that the Milky Way moves through space at a speed of approximately 600 kilometers per second. This movement is influenced by various factors, including the gravitational pull of nearby galaxies and the expansion of the universe.

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  • 9. 
    Milky way in latin is ____________ - ProProfs

    Milky way in latin is ____________

    • Lactic

    • Milksi

    • Lactea

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Lactic
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Lactea." This is because "Lactea" is the Latin word for "Milky way." The word "lactic" refers to something related to milk, but it is not the Latin term for the Milky Way. "Milksi" is not a valid Latin word, and "None of the above" is incorrect because "Lactea" is the correct Latin term for the Milky Way.

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  • 10. 
    Milky way has several _____________ - ProProfs

    Milky way has several _____________

    • Satellite galaxies

    • Stars

    • Moon

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Satellite galaxies
    Explanation
    The Milky Way has several satellite galaxies. Satellite galaxies are smaller galaxies that orbit around larger galaxies, such as the Milky Way. These satellite galaxies are gravitationally bound to the Milky Way and are influenced by its gravitational pull. They are not stars or moons, but separate entities that are part of the larger galactic system. Therefore, the correct answer is satellite galaxies.

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