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penza

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Imagine that the sun ceased emitting light at wavelengths from about 600 to 700 nm. How would this look to us, and why?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

No visible light can escape a black hole, but things such as gamma rays, X-rays, and neutrinos can.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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

The sun would appear blue-green to our eyes, since it would no longer be emitting red light to mix with blue and green to appear yellow-white.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE


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Reply #2 on: Jul 27, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 27, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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