Astrophysics Terms flashcards are a set of study cards designed to help students learn and memorize important terms related to astrophysics. Each flashcard typically contains a term on one side and its definition on the other side, making it easy for students to quiz themselves or study with a partner.
Astrophysics is a branch of astronomy that deals with the physical properties and processes of celestial bodies and the universe as a whole. It combines principles of physics and astronomy to understand phenomena such as black holes, supernovae, and the origins of the universe.
{"stat":1,"data":{"id":28,"deckName":"Astrophysics Terms","front":"Word","catName":"Physics","langcards":0,"lang":"none","cards":[{"id":723,"front":"Black hole","back":"A black hole is a region in space where gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape."},{"id":724,"front":"Supernova","back":"A supernova is a powerful explosion that occurs when a star reaches the end of its life."},{"id":725,"front":"Red giant","back":"A red giant is a large, aging star that has expanded and cooled down, causing it to appear red in color."},{"id":726,"front":"Neutron star","back":"A neutron star is a very dense, collapsed star made mostly of neutrons."},{"id":727,"front":"Galaxy","back":"A galaxy is a large group of stars, dust, and gas held together by gravity."},{"id":728,"front":"Dark matter","back":"Mysterious substance that makes up most of the matter in the universe, but cannot be seen."},{"id":729,"front":"Quasar","back":"A quasar is a very bright and distant object in space that emits a large amount of energy."},{"id":730,"front":"Cosmic microwave background radiation","back":"Radiation left over from the early Universe, seen as a faint glow in the sky."},{"id":731,"front":"Event horizon","back":"The point around a black hole where gravity is so strong that nothing can escape, not even light."},{"id":732,"front":"Nebula","back":"A nebula is a cloud of gas and dust in space."}]}}
1 / 10
message
quick facts
Astrophysics is a branch of astronomy that focuses on the physical properties and processes of celestial bodies.
Black hole: A region in space where the gravitational pull is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape.
Galaxy: A massive system of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter held together by gravity.
Supernova: An explosion that occurs when a star reaches the end of its life cycle, releasing a huge amount of energy.
Neutron star: A small, incredibly dense star composed almost entirely of neutrons.
card list
Front
Back
Black hole
A black hole is a region in space where gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape.
Supernova
A supernova is a powerful explosion that occurs when a star reaches the end of its life.
Red giant
A red giant is a large, aging star that has expanded and cooled down, causing it to appear red in color.
Neutron star
A neutron star is a very dense, collapsed star made mostly of neutrons.
Galaxy
A galaxy is a large group of stars, dust, and gas held together by gravity.
Dark matter
Mysterious substance that makes up most of the matter in the universe, but cannot be seen.
Quasar
A quasar is a very bright and distant object in space that emits a large amount of energy.
Cosmic microwave background radiation
Radiation left over from the early Universe, seen as a faint glow in the sky.
Event horizon
The point around a black hole where gravity is so strong that nothing can escape, not even light.
