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Bob-Dole

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The most accurate way to determine the surface temperature of a star is to study
 
  a. the pattern of absorption lines from various atoms.
  b. the relative intensities of light measured through different photometric filters.
  c. the peak wavelength of the star's continuous blackbody spectrum.
  d. pattern of emission lines that are on the star's spectrum.

Question 2

In a reflecting telescope the primary is a _______.
 
  a. prism
  b. mirror
  c. lens
  d. diffraction grating
  e. photographic plate


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

a

Answer to Question 2

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Reply #2 on: Jul 27, 2018
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