Module 07 Questions – Layers of the Sun This discussion covers Question 19, “Which kind of star below does NOT have nuclear fusion processes occurring in it?” my choice was “pre-main sequence...
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Module 08 Questions – Nuclear Fusion This discussion will focus on Question 2, “The sun has a continuous visual spectrum with dark absorption lines. The continuous spectrum is produced by the...
At which of the Earth-Mars orbital positions does retrograde motion occur? For Question 10, asking, “At which of the Earth-Mars orbital positions does retrograde motion occur?” my answer was “B....
Frequency of an Electromagnetic Wave For Question 2, “Which below defines the frequency of an electromagnetic wave?” my answer was “A. A speed of wave/wavelength.” I answered Question 2 the way I...
Kuiper Belt Objects This discussion will focus on Question 17, “The objects Eris, Sedna, and Quaoar orbit?” My choice was “beyond the orbit of Neptune.” Astronomers have discovered many icy bodies...
Keplers third Law gives a Relation between a Planets Orbital period and Orbit Size For this discussion, I chose Question 14, and my answer was orbital period and orbit size. I answered this question...