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A computer accessory salesman attempts to convince you to purchase a solar neutrino shield for your new computer. (It's even on sale) Why do you turn down this excellent offer?
 
  A) Neutrinos rarely, if ever, interact with your computer.
  B) The Earth's natural magnetic field already offers excellent protection against the onslaught of solar neutrinos.
  C) Solar neutrinos are generated by solar winds, but we're in a solar minimum now, so the risk of damage is very low.
  D) There's no such thing as a solar neutrino.

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Which of the following statements best describes the two principle advantages of telescopes over eyes?
 
  A) Telescopes can collect far more light with far greater magnification.
  B) Telescopes have much more magnification and better angular resolution.
  C) Telescopes collect more light and are unaffected by twinkling.
  D) Telescopes can collect far more light with far better angular resolution.


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

A

Answer to Question 2

D


futuristic

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Reply 2 on: Jul 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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