_____ is the resistance of matter to the passage of radiation

A) Opacity
B) Convection
C) Luminosity
D) Accretion


A

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A) that the standard solar model requires substantial modification. B) that all stars show the same kind of vibrations that our Sun does. C) that there is an unknown energy transport mechanism in the Sun. D) that there is less convection in the Sun than predicted by the standard solar model. E) that the standard solar model accurately models the observed solar vibrations.

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Most of the mass of the Milky Way is located in the halo of the galaxy in the form of dark matter

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A 92.5 kg stunt man stands on a piston that will launch him out of a vertical tube. The piston applies a constant force F to the man’s feet. Starting from rest, the force is applied for 1.20 s, and during that time interval, the man attains a velocity of 25.5 m/s. What was the man’s apparent weight during this time interval?

A. Unable to answer without knowing the value of F B. 3740 N C. 1970 N D. 2830 N E. 2870 N

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If you are standing at the Earth's North Pole, which of the following would be located at the zenith?

a. The nadir
b. The star Vega
c. The celestial equator
d. The north celestial pole

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