How is an x-ray burst (in an x-ray binary system) similar to a nova?
A) Both involve explosions on the surface of stellar corpse.
B) Both typically recur every few hours to every few days.
C) Both are thought to involve fusion of hydrogen into helium.
D) Both result in the complete destruction of their host stars.
A) Both involve explosions on the surface of stellar corpse.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A. Venus and Mars B. Mercury and Venus C. Earth and Mercury D. Earth and Venus E. Earth and Mars
Without telescopes or other aid, we can see the Moon because it
A) emits visible light. B) emits thermal radiation. C) reflects infrared light. D) reflects visible light. E) glows through radioactive decay.
If a floating log is seen to bob up and down 15 times in 1.0 min as waves pass by you, what are the frequency and period of the oscillation?
What will be an ideal response?