The accurate determination of star distances by the method of standard candles requires accurate knowledge of the ________ of the standard candle.

A. temperature
B. luminosity
C. size
D. speed


Answer: B

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At a distance of 10 km from a radio transmitter, the amplitude of the E-field is 0.20 volts/meter. What is the total power emitted by the radio transmitter?

a. 10 kW b. 67 kW c. 140 kW d. 245 kW e. 21 kW

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a. ?2.2 kV b. +1.1 kV c. ?1.1 kV d. +2.2 kV e. +1.3 kV

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