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Indian Astronomers' Contributions to Nebulae Mass Measurements

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Which prominent Indian astronomer played a crucial role in the development of methods for estimating the masses of nebulae?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. C. V. Raman

  4. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, a renowned Indian-American astrophysicist, made significant contributions to the study of nebulae and the development of methods for estimating their masses.

What is the fundamental principle underlying Chandrasekhar's method for determining the mass of a nebula?

  1. Doppler Shift

  2. Gravitational Lensing

  3. Virial Theorem

  4. Photoelectric Effect


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Chandrasekhar's method relies on the Virial Theorem, which relates the total kinetic and potential energies of a system in equilibrium.

In his seminal work, Chandrasekhar derived a formula for estimating the mass of a nebula based on its:

  1. Luminosity and Distance

  2. Temperature and Density

  3. Velocity Dispersion and Size

  4. Magnetic Field Strength and Rotation Period


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Chandrasekhar's formula relates the mass of a nebula to the velocity dispersion of its constituent gas and the size of the nebula.

What is the significance of Chandrasekhar's mass limit in the context of stellar evolution?

  1. It determines the maximum mass a white dwarf can have.

  2. It predicts the mass at which a star will undergo a supernova.

  3. It sets the upper limit for the mass of a neutron star.

  4. It defines the boundary between main-sequence stars and red giants.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chandrasekhar's mass limit, also known as the Chandrasekhar limit, is the maximum mass a white dwarf can have before it collapses under its own gravity, leading to a supernova.

Which Indian astronomer made significant contributions to the study of the Orion Nebula?

  1. Haridwar Singh

  2. Govind Swarup

  3. T. P. Prabhu

  4. U. R. Rao


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

T. P. Prabhu, an Indian astronomer, conducted extensive research on the Orion Nebula, contributing to our understanding of its structure, dynamics, and star formation processes.

Prabhu's observations of the Orion Nebula revealed the presence of:

  1. Planetary Nebulae

  2. Supernova Remnants

  3. Molecular Clouds

  4. Active Galactic Nuclei


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Prabhu's observations of the Orion Nebula revealed the presence of molecular clouds, which are dense regions of gas and dust where star formation occurs.

Which Indian astronomer played a key role in the development of radio astronomy techniques for studying nebulae?

  1. Vikram Sarabhai

  2. J. C. Bhattacharya

  3. M. K. Vainu Bappu

  4. K. R. Rao


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

J. C. Bhattacharya, an Indian radio astronomer, made significant contributions to the development of radio astronomy techniques and their application in studying nebulae.

Bhattacharya's pioneering work led to the discovery of:

  1. Pulsar Wind Nebulae

  2. Supernova Remnants

  3. Galactic Center Radio Emission

  4. Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhattacharya's pioneering work led to the discovery of pulsar wind nebulae, which are regions of high-energy emission produced by the interaction of a pulsar's relativistic wind with the surrounding medium.

Which Indian astronomer contributed to the study of the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) and its nebulae?

  1. B. V. Sreekantan

  2. R. N. Iyengar

  3. S. K. Trehan

  4. V. Radhakrishnan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

R. N. Iyengar, an Indian astronomer, conducted extensive research on the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) and its nebulae, contributing to our understanding of their structure, dynamics, and star formation processes.

Iyengar's observations of the LMC revealed the presence of:

  1. Planetary Nebulae

  2. Supernova Remnants

  3. Molecular Clouds

  4. Active Galactic Nuclei


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Iyengar's observations of the LMC revealed the presence of supernova remnants, which are the expanding remnants of massive stars that have undergone a supernova explosion.

Which Indian astronomer made significant contributions to the study of the Crab Nebula?

  1. G. S. Vahia

  2. K. S. Krishna Swamy

  3. M. R. Kundu

  4. R. P. Sinha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

G. S. Vahia, an Indian astronomer, conducted extensive research on the Crab Nebula, contributing to our understanding of its structure, dynamics, and high-energy emission.

Vahia's observations of the Crab Nebula revealed the presence of:

  1. Planetary Nebulae

  2. Supernova Remnants

  3. Molecular Clouds

  4. Active Galactic Nuclei


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vahia's observations of the Crab Nebula revealed the presence of a supernova remnant, which is the expanding remnant of a massive star that has undergone a supernova explosion.

Which Indian astronomer played a key role in the development of theoretical models for the evolution of nebulae?

  1. D. Lal

  2. K. D. Abhyankar

  3. R. K. Kochhar

  4. S. Chandrasekhar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

S. Chandrasekhar, an Indian-American astrophysicist, made significant contributions to the development of theoretical models for the evolution of nebulae, including the theory of radiative transfer and the theory of stellar evolution.

Chandrasekhar's theoretical models provided insights into:

  1. The formation and structure of nebulae

  2. The dynamics of gas and dust in nebulae

  3. The evolution of stars within nebulae

  4. The interaction between nebulae and their surroundings


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Chandrasekhar's theoretical models provided insights into the formation and structure of nebulae, the dynamics of gas and dust in nebulae, the evolution of stars within nebulae, and the interaction between nebulae and their surroundings.

Indian astronomers have made significant contributions to the study of nebulae mass measurements. Which of the following is NOT a notable Indian astronomer who contributed to this field?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. T. P. Prabhu

  3. J. C. Bhattacharya

  4. Albert Einstein


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Albert Einstein, while a renowned physicist, was not an Indian astronomer who contributed to the study of nebulae mass measurements. The other options, Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, T. P. Prabhu, and J. C. Bhattacharya, are Indian astronomers who made significant contributions to this field.

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