Based on its surface temperature of 5,800 K, what color are most of the photons that leave the Sun's surface?

A) blue
B) red
C) yellow
D) orange
E) green


E

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Of the known planets in our solar system, the innermost is Mercury. When compared to the other planets in the system, Mercury has:

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A car traveling along the highway brakes to a stop. A greater braking force is required when the car has

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The Mesozoic era began about how many million years ago?

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