Author Question: Spiral density wave theory and self-sustaining star formation are ways to explain why ____. a. ... (Read 47 times)

V@ndy87

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 571
Spiral density wave theory and self-sustaining star formation are ways to explain why ____.
 
  a. stars orbit the galaxy with different periods at different distances from the center
  b. sun-like stars are evenly distributed through the disk of the galaxy
 c. dark matter affects the orbit of stars outside the visible disk of the galaxy
 d. molecular clouds are compressed forming young stars along spiral arms
 e. the central bulge of the galaxy has a bar shape

Question 2

One of the first tests of the general theory of relativity was the ____.
 
  a. description of the orbit of the moon
 b. determination of the speed of light as a constant
 c. change in mass of a particle moving at a high speed
 d. demonstration of a hammer and a feather falling at the same rate on the moon
  e. determination of the rate of advance of the perihelion of Mercury's orbit



nekcihc358

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 327
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

e



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question


 

Did you know?

More than 34,000 trademarked medication names and more than 10,000 generic medication names are in use in the United States.

Did you know?

The average adult has about 21 square feet of skin.

Did you know?

The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").

Did you know?

The U.S. Pharmacopeia Medication Errors Reporting Program states that approximately 50% of all medication errors involve insulin.

Did you know?

Drug abusers experience the following scenario: The pleasure given by their drug (or drugs) of choice is so strong that it is difficult to eradicate even after years of staying away from the substances involved. Certain triggers may cause a drug abuser to relapse. Research shows that long-term drug abuse results in significant changes in brain function that persist long after an individual stops using drugs. It is most important to realize that the same is true of not just illegal substances but alcohol and tobacco as well.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library