What is meant by spectral resolution?

A) It is a measure of how much energy an object emits in different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum.
B) It is a measure of how close two spectral lines can be and still be distinguishable.
C) It is a measure of how close two stars can be in the sky and still be distinguishable.
D) It is the same as angular resolution but applied to telescopes operating at different wavelengths.


B) It is a measure of how close two spectral lines can be and still be distinguishable.

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a. mi/h. b. km/h. c. m/s. d. m/s2. e. none of the above

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A) 0.25 m/s2 B) 1 m/s2 C) 2 m/s2 D) 4 m/s2 E) none of the above

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Mars currently lacks surface habitability mostly because of

A) the chemical composition of its atmosphere B) its distance from the Sun C) its small size D) the chemical composition of its surface

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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