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What is the main difference between emitters and reflectors?
What is the main difference between emitters and reflectors?
- Emitters absorb light while reflectors block light.
- Emitters are dim stars while reflectors are bright stars.
- Emitters give off light while reflectors bounce off light. (correct)
- Emitters are always close to Earth while reflectors are far away.
Why is it dangerous to view the Sun directly, even with sunglasses?
Why is it dangerous to view the Sun directly, even with sunglasses?
- Sunglasses amplify the Sun's light, causing harm.
- The Sun's light is harmless to the eyes.
- The Sun is too far away to see clearly.
- The Sun emits intense light energy that can damage your eyes. (correct)
Which celestial body is considered a medium star in both size and magnitude?
Which celestial body is considered a medium star in both size and magnitude?
- The Sun (correct)
- Mars
- Jupiter
- Earth
How long does it take for the Earth to make one full rotation on its axis?
How long does it take for the Earth to make one full rotation on its axis?
In what way does the Earth move around the Sun?
In what way does the Earth move around the Sun?
What causes patterns like the apparent movement of stars across the sky?
What causes patterns like the apparent movement of stars across the sky?