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mrsjacobs44

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on: Jul 27, 2018
Compared to the star it evolved from, a red giant is
 
  A) hotter and dimmer.
  B) the same temperature and brightness.
  C) cooler and brighter.
  D) cooler and dimmer.
  E) hotter and brighter.

Question 2

Voyager 2 should reach the nearest stars (besides the Sun) in about 500 years.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


cam1229

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

C

Answer to Question 2

FALSE


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