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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

<p>In the heliocentric system, the Sun is at the center; in the geocentric system, the Earth is at the center (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the unit used to measure distances within the solar system?

<p>Astronomical unit (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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