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Mimi

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In a binary system, the most massive star:
 
  A) shows a large Doppler shift.
  B) is farthest from the balance point of the system.
  C) follows the largest orbit.
  D) is closer to the center of mass.

Question 2

__________is the term that refers to the common experience of an apparent shift in the position of a foreground object due to a change in the location of the observer's viewpoint.
 
  A) Parallax
  B) Asterism
  C) Periapsis
  D) Appulse



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

A



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