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Starlight

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on: Jul 27, 2018
In order for an atom to absorb a photon (a particle of light),
 
  A) the photon must have energy matching the difference in energy between energy levels in the atom.
  B) the atom must have lost all of its electrons.
  C) the photon must have enough energy to remove an electron from the atom.
  D) A or C
  E) B or C

Question 2

A spinning neutron star has been observed at the center of a ________.
 
  A) red supergiant B) supernova remnant
  C) planetary nebula D) protostar


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FergA

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

D

Answer to Question 2

B


Starlight

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Reply 2 on: Jul 27, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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