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A star is on the horizontal branch of the H-R diagram. Which statement is true?
 
  A) It is burning only helium.
  B) The star is contracting.
  C) The star is about to return to the main sequence.
  D) It is about to experience the helium flash.
  E) It is burning both hydrogen and helium.

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Why do Uranus and Neptune appear blue?
 
  A) Methane gas absorbs all colors except blue.
  B) Gas molecules in their atmosphere preferentially scatter blue light.
  C) Small dust grains preferentially scatter blue light.
  D) Methane snowflakes absorb all colors except blue, which they reflect.


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

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Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Jul 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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