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The absolute magnitude of a celestial object is the apparent magnitude it would have if it were placed how far from the Earth?
 a. 10 parsecs
  b. 3.26 light-years
  c. 1 astronomical unit
  d. None of the above

Question 2

As the speed of an object decreases, its wavelength
 a. remains unchanged.
  b. decreases.
  c. increases.
  d. is zero.



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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

c



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