The age of stars in a cluster can be determined by

A) finding spectroscopic binaries in the cluster.
B) determining the main sequence turnoff point.
C) finding pulsating variable stars in the cluster.
D) counting the number of stars in each spectral class.
E) fitting the position of the main sequence to the Sun.


B

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A series of possible particle processes are listed below. Which (if any) are probably not processes mediated by the weak interaction? (Note: ? = a photon, ? = a muon, which is a lepton like the electron but heavier. Don’t worry about conservation of energy.)

A.
B.
C.
D.
E. All might be weak processes.

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The Appalachian Mountains in the eastern United States are examples of ______________ mountains

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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