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crazycityslicker

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Gravitational lensing
 
  a. occurs when light passes near a massive object and is deflected by the object's gravitational field.
  b. can be used to determine the luminosity of a galaxy.
  c. occurs when the mass of a galaxy is greater than expected from the luminosity of the galaxy.
  d. occurs when the mass of a galaxy is less than expected from the luminosity of the galaxy.
  e. can be used to determine the recessional velocity of a galaxy.

Question 2

Hydrostatic equilibrium refers to the balance between weight and pressure.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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

a

Answer to Question 2

True


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Reply #2 on: Jul 27, 2018
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