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Quasars are far enough away that we must take the relativistic redshift into account when calculating their age.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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According to the laws of thermal radiation, hotter objects emit photons with ________.
 
  A) a higher average speed B) a lower average energy
  C) a lower average frequency D) a shorter average wavelength


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

TRUE

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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