Reading Comprehension: Detail Questions
The passage mentions that one of the features of the newly discovered hypervelocity stars that makes them so unique is having
Incorrect.
[[snippet]]The passage tells us that the newly discovered hypervelocity stars travel much faster than blue giant hypervelocity stars; however, this answer choice distorts information in the passage by suggesting that ".5% of the speed of light" is equivalent to "nearly the speed of light."
Incorrect.
[[snippet]]The passage states that these newly discovered hypervelocity stars have lower mass than blue giants since the increased speed of the faster stars cannot be accounted for by their decreased mass.
Incorrect.
[[snippet]]The passage tells us that none of the smaller, faster hypervelocity stars appear to have originated from the galactic center.
Excellent!
[[snippet]]The passage states that the smaller, faster hypervelocity stars are unique because they have the same composition, luminosity, and other characteristics as disk stars.
Incorrect.
[[snippet]]On the contrary, the passage tells us that these smaller, faster hypervelocity stars must have an as of yet unidentified ejection mechanism.
