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Which of the following correctly describes how light will be affected as it tries to escape from a massive object?
 
  A) Light escaping from a compact massive object, such as a neutron star, will be redshifted.
  B) Visible light escaping from a compact massive object, such as a neutron star, will be redshifted, but higher frequencies, such as X-rays and gamma rays, will not be affected.
  C) Less energetic light will not be able to escape from a compact massive object, such as a neutron star, but more energetic light will be able to.
  D) Light escaping from a compact massive object, such as a neutron star, will be blueshifted.
  E) Light doesn't have mass; therefore, it is not affected by gravity.

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Compared to the spirals, elliptical galaxies tend to be more dusty.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

FALSE




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Reply 2 on: Jul 27, 2018
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