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naturalchemist

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A gravitational lens occurs when
 
  A) a massive object causes more distant objects to appear much larger than they should, and we can observe the distant objects with better resolution.
  B) a telescope lens is distorted by gravity.
  C) a massive object bends light beams that are passing nearby.
  D) dark matter builds up in a particular region of space, leading to a very dense region and an extremely high mass-to-light ratio.

Question 2

Researchers estimate that there is more total mass in the Kuiper Belt than in the asteroid belt.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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

C

Answer to Question 2

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naturalchemist

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Reply 2 on: Jul 27, 2018
Excellent

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Gracias!

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