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mikaylakyoung

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Synchrotron radiation produces a(n) ________ spectrum.
 
  A) continuous nonthermal
  B) emission line
  C) absorption line
  D) continuous, with some absorption lines
  E) continuous, with some emission lines

Question 2

Star X has an apparent magnitude of 3, and star Y has an apparent magnitude of 8. How do they compare in observed brightness?
 
  A) Star X is 100 times brighter than star Y. B) Star X is 5 times brighter than star Y.
  C) Star Y is 100 times brighter than star X. D) Star Y is 5 times brighter than star X.



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