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Which type of motion is associated with the emission or absorption of photons?
Which type of motion is associated with the emission or absorption of photons?
- Accelerated motion (correct)
- Uniform motion
- Circular motion
- Decelerated motion
What is the term for the apparent size of an object in the sky and how can it be estimated?
What is the term for the apparent size of an object in the sky and how can it be estimated?
- Linear size; estimated using a telescope
- Angular size; estimated using a ruler (correct)
- Angular size; estimated using a sextant
- Linear size; estimated using a protractor
What is the relationship between temperature and color?
What is the relationship between temperature and color?
- Temperature has no effect on the color of light
- Higher temperature corresponds to longer wavelength light
- Temperature only affects the brightness of light
- Higher temperature corresponds to shorter wavelength light (correct)
What is the main difference between the heliocentric and geocentric systems?
What is the main difference between the heliocentric and geocentric systems?
What is the term for the unit used to measure distances within the solar system?
What is the term for the unit used to measure distances within the solar system?