This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: Both He3 and He4 are important in the proton-proton cycle. How are they different, and which comes ... (Read 13 times)

elizabeth18

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 559
Both He3 and He4 are important in the proton-proton cycle. How are they different, and which comes first?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which of these is NOT an argument for Cygnus X-1 being a black hole?
 
  A) The mass of the X-ray source is about 10 solar masses.
  B) It is the third strongest source of X-rays in the sky.
  C) The X-rays from the compact source vary in as little as a millisecond.
  D) Spectroscopic data suggests hot gas is flowing toward the X-ray source.
  E) The mass of the visible star is greater than that of the X-ray source.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

yotaSR5

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 331
Answer to Question 1

Helium 3 has two protons and one neutron, and two of them collide in the last step of the proton-cycle to make helium 4 with two protons and two neutrons; they also release two extra protons.

Answer to Question 2

E




elizabeth18

  • Member
  • Posts: 559
Reply 2 on: Jul 27, 2018
:D TYSM


debra928

  • Member
  • Posts: 342
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

Did you know?

The first documented use of surgical anesthesia in the United States was in Connecticut in 1844.

Did you know?

As many as 20% of Americans have been infected by the fungus known as Histoplasmosis. While most people are asymptomatic or only have slight symptoms, infection can progress to a rapid and potentially fatal superinfection.

Did you know?

By definition, when a medication is administered intravenously, its bioavailability is 100%.

Did you know?

The most common childhood diseases include croup, chickenpox, ear infections, flu, pneumonia, ringworm, respiratory syncytial virus, scabies, head lice, and asthma.

Did you know?

The cure for trichomoniasis is easy as long as the patient does not drink alcoholic beverages for 24 hours. Just a single dose of medication is needed to rid the body of the disease. However, without proper precautions, an individual may contract the disease repeatedly. In fact, most people develop trichomoniasis again within three months of their last treatment.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library