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________ optics deform the shape of the mirror to compensate for the turbulence in the atmosphere and yield a close to diffraction-limited image.
 
  A) Collimating B) Parabolic C) Adaptive D) Coherent E) CCD

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The longer the period of pulsation for a Cepheid, the more massive and luminous the variable giant star is.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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