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pragya sharda

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Which of the following is true about low-mass stars compared to high-mass stars?
 
  A) Low-mass stars are cooler and less luminous than high-mass stars.
  B) Low-mass stars are hotter and more luminous than high-mass stars.
  C) Low-mass stars are cooler but more luminous than high-mass stars.
  D) Low-mass stars are hotter but less luminous than high-mass stars.
  E) Low-mass stars have the same temperature and luminosity as high-mass stars.

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A black hole may be visible because electromagnetic radiation is emitted from a(n) ________ surrounding it, heated up enough to emit X-rays.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

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pragya sharda

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Reply 2 on: Jul 27, 2018
Excellent


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Gracias!

 

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