You observe an x-ray burster. Based on current understanding, you can also conclude that you are observing

A) a close binary system in which one member is a white dwarf.
B) a close binary system in which one member is a neutron star.
C) a close binary system in which one member is a black hole.
D) a close binary system in which one member is a neutron star and the other is a black hole.


B) a close binary system in which one member is a neutron star.

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A. forward biased. B. reversed biased. C. Neither choice is correct.

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If a = 60 cm, b = 80 cm, Q = ?6.0 nC, and q = 3.0 nC in the figure, what is the magnitude of the electric field at point P?

A. 71 N/C B. 56 N/C C. 60 N/C D. 53 N/C E. 67 N/C

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