When the parallax angle of a star is measured to be 0.002", the distance to the star is ________ light-years

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


1600

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A. 2.5 m/s B. 1.9 m/s C. 3.5 m/s D. 4.5 m/s

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If the rock particles in a sedimentary rock are relatively small with well sorted and well rounded grains, we can infer that the sediment grains traveled a

A) short distance. B) long distance for a long time. C) long distance in a short time. D) short distance for a long time.

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Length Contraction: A really high-speed train moves in a direction parallel to its length with a speed that approaches the speed of light. The height of the train, as measured by a stationary observer on the ground,

A. approaches infinity. B. approaches zero. C. increases slightly. D. decreases slightly. E. does not change due to the motion.

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If an electron acquires more than the ionization energy, the electron will return to the ground state

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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