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sammy

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on: Jul 27, 2018
Heat escapes from a planet's surface into space by thermal radiation. Planets radiate almost entirely in the wavelength range of the
 
  A) infrared.
  B) radio.
  C) visible.
  D) ultraviolet.
  E) none of the above

Question 2

A planet's size can be determined by observing its transit across a star.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


Ptupou85

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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

TRUE


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