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chads108

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When we see a binary system producing eclipses, we know that the orbit is nearly edge-on.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

The ___________________ _ of a black hole is the radius from the black hole at which the escape velocity is equal to the speed of light.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

True

Answer to Question 2

event horizon
or
Schwarzschild radius



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