SRI BHARATHI WOMEN’S ARTS & SCIENCE COLLEGE

KUNNATHUR-ARNI

MODEL EXAMINATION-1

Class

Subject

Sub, Code

III-B.Sc., Physics

: Astrophysics

: USPH 55

Time :3 Hrs

Date: 26.10.18

Marks: 75 Marks

Answer all questions

SECTION-A

10x2-20
 1. State Kepler’s first law of planetary motion?

2. Write down the observations of Galileo.

3. State Hubble’s law?

4. What are clusters?

5. What is block hole?

6. What is a neutron star?

7. What are the nuclear reactions taking place in sun?

8. What are outer planets?

9. What is a Cislunar space?

10. What are called as Astronomical coordinate system?

Answer any FIVE questions

SECTION-B
5x5-25

11. A) Discuss the Aristotle’s theory, (or) b) Explain the Copernicus theory

12. A) What is the meaning of “Expanding universe I space”? Explain.

(or)

b) Write a note on Quasars

13. A) What is a Supemova? Write short notes on it.

b) Explain about the colour and age of stars.

14. A) Describe the atmosphere of earth. (or)

b) Explain the structure of moon.

15. A) Write a note on interstellar space. (or)

b) What is a celestial sphere? Describe it with a neat diagram.

Answer any THREE Questions

SECTION C

3x10-30
16. Write an easy on the earliest Astronomy.

17. Name the different types of galaxies and describe each of them briefly. 18. Give an account on
red giant stars and dwarf stars.

18. Write short notes on

a) Asteroids

b) Meteors

c) Comets

19. Discuss about the Astronomical systems and explain the astronomical coordinates.