Author Question: Tidal forces are very important to the Algol system today, but were not important when both stars ... (Read 64 times)

kellyjaisingh · **on:** Jul 27, 2018

Tidal forces are very important to the Algol system today, but were not important when both stars were still on the main sequence. Why not?

A) Main-sequence stars in a system like the Algol system are small compared to their physical separation.
B) Main-sequence stars are too big to be affected by tidal forces.
C) Main-sequence stars are too massive to be affected by tidal forces.
D) Main-sequence stars are unaffected by tidally-induced mass transfer.

Question 2

Modern astronomers have observed the complete life cycle for many stars, making stellar evolution one of the best-tested astronomical theories.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false