How can the stars in a close binary system dramatically affect each other?
A) The close orbits can allow tidal forces to rip one or both stars apart.
B) Transfer of mass from one star to another can change how both stars evolve.
C) Intense radiation from one star can heat the surface of the other star, causing it to undergo a supernova explosion.
B) Transfer of mass from one star to another can change how both stars evolve.
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A. volume B. force C. speed D. time E. length
The "no atmosphere" temperature of a planet is never higher than the planet's actual temperature
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
When an air sample is at its dew point
a) the relative humidity is 50%. b) Rayleigh scattering occurs. c) the air is completely saturated. d) the barometric pressure must be equal to 30 in. of Hg (mercury).
Consider a particle composed of quarks. (a) The negative pion is composed of what combination of up and down quarks? (b) Is the negative pion a baryon or meson? (c) Is the negative pion a lepton or a hadron?
What will be an ideal response?