What do astronomers typically refer to as "heavy elements"?

A) elements that are heavier than iron
B) elements that are heavier than carbon
C) elements that are heavier than uranium
D) elements besides hydrogen and helium


D) elements besides hydrogen and helium

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A. Mb = 2 Ma B. Mb = 4 Ma C. Mb = 8 Ma D. Mb = Ma/4 E. Mb = Ma/2

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The mass range for neutron stars is:

A) .08 to .4 solar masses. B) .4 to 3 solar masses. C) 1.4 to 3 solar masses. D) 3 to 8 solar masses. E) 6 to 11 solar masses.

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Methane gas absorbs the color ________, accounting for the colors of Uranus and Neptune

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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An object is placed 5 cm to the left of a converging spherical lens. The lens has a focal length of f = 10 cm. What kind of image is formed and what is its orientation?

a. Real/Upright b. Virtual/Upright c. Virtual/Inverted d. Real/Inverted

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