
Cosmic Distance Ladder Review
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a characteristic of Type 1a supernovae?
Back
They have a consistent peak brightness.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Type 1a supernova absolute brightness is related to what?
Back
They're all the same.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the most effective way to measure distances to nearby galaxies?
Back
Cepheid variable stars.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Who discovered the Cepheid variable relationship?
Back
Henrietta Swan Leavitt.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the magnitude of a star represent?
Back
The brightness of a star.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of star system do Type 1a supernovae occur in?
Back
Binary star systems.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes Type 1a supernovae?
Back
The collapse of a white dwarf star.
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