The Poetry of Physics

Question 1

Which three types of information did Tyson’s essay use to convey ideas and messages about black holes?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

language that draws the user into the topic; metaphors to help the user understand the information; humor to engage the reader

Question 2

Select all of the elements you included in your response.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

explanation of what a black hole is in my own words; explanation in my own words of how a black hole moves; information from the Tyson essay; information from the "A Tour of ASASSN14-li" video

Question 3

Which features does the video contain that contributed to your knowledge of black holes? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It has a narrator.; It has textual information.; It has computer graphics.

Question 4

Question 4

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a simulation showing the power of a black hole; an animation showing the movement of a black hole

Question 5

Which three types of information did Tyson’s essay use to convey ideas and messages about black holes?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

language that draws the user into the topic; metaphors to help the user understand the information; humor to engage the reader

Question 6

Which features does the video contain that contributed to your knowledge of black holes? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It has a narrator.; It has textual information.; It has computer graphics.

Question 7

Why is a black hole called a black hole?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

No light can escape from it.

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