ASTRO 7N final Exam||COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS|| VERIFIED EXAM!!! LATEST
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In the p-p chain, shown in the above diagram, what
particles must be input in order to produce one 4HE
nucleus? - ANSWER-6 protons, but 2 of them are returned
when the 4 HE is produced
What is the name of the slightly cooler layer of the sun just
outside the photosphere - ANSWER-chromosphere
How does a star move on the H-R diagram during the
period of time it is converting hydrogen to helium in its
core - ANSWER-it remains nearly fixed at a certain point
on the main sequence and does not move on the H-R
diagram
If the entire mass of earth were concentrated in a region
the size of a marble, the resulting object would be -
ANSWER-a black hole
What is the smallest object - ANSWER-a neutron star
A galaxy has an H-alpha emission line observed at a
wavelength 10 percent larger than the rest wavelength of
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H-alpha. What is the redshift of the galaxy? - ANSWER-
0.1
What is in this image? - ANSWER-supernova remnant
Which is the most luminous - ANSWER-quasar
Which contains the most stars - ANSWER-a spiral galaxy
The heaviest nuclei of all are formed - ANSWER-during a
supernova explosion
Fill in the blank in the following chemical reaction that
occurs in the sun - ANSWER-hydrogen-2 + proton =
helium-3 + energy
Which of the following has the smallest radius - ANSWER-
neutron star
Why does the main sequence part of a star's life end? -
ANSWER-the hydrogen in the core is exhausted