astronomy final

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What has the highest energy level among light colors?

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Blue Light has the highest energy level among the options: Red Light, Blue Light, Green Light, and Orange Light.

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What happens to the lighted side of the moon from new moon phase to full moon phase?

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You see an increasing amount of the lighted side of the moon.

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How do refracting telescopes focus light?

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Refracting telescopes focus light using a lens.

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What is the final stage of a high mass star that is so dense that not even light can escape?

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A black hole is the final stage of a high mass star.

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Which type of radiation has the highest frequency?

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Gamma rays have the highest frequency among the options: Gamma rays, The color red, X-rays, and UV rays.

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What is the primary function of a telescope?

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The primary function of a telescope is to collect and magnify light from distant objects.

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What is the difference between a black hole and a white dwarf?

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A black hole is a region of space with gravity so strong that nothing can escape, while a white dwarf is the remnant of a star that has exhausted its nuclear fuel.

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What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

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The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, including radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.

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What is the significance of the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram?

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The Hertzsprung-Russell diagram is a scatter plot of stars showing the relationship between their absolute magnitudes or luminosities versus their stellar classifications or effective temperatures.

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What causes the phases of the moon?

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The phases of the moon are caused by the changing positions of the moon, Earth, and sun, which affect how much of the moon's surface is illuminated.