Electromagnetic Spectrum and Star Composition

What can be used to determine objects movement relative to the earth

• the herzsprong-russel diagram

• electromagnetic spectrum

• nebula

• luminosity

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All objects viewed from Earth have slightly longer wavelengths. Evidence suggest that all objects in the universe are

• moving away from each other.

• hotter than our Sun.

• older than our solar system.

• absorbing radiation from stars.

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Which of the following characteristics of elements are used by astronomers to determine what distant stars are made of? All Elements -

• are composed of smaller particles, such as protons.

• can be found on the periodic table of elements.

• emit certain wavelengths of light when heated.

• are able to combine with others to form compounds.

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The absolute color of light emitted by a star is most useful in telling us--

• the age of the star.

• orbit.

• distance

• temperature

What is the advantage to using radio waves to view stars.

• Radio waves travel faster than light waves

• Radio waves allow us to observe stars during the day

• Light waves cannot give information about temperature

• X-rays can see supernovas

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X-ray telescopes are used to measure the temperature of extremely hot radioactive stars such as -

• Clouds of water vapor in the atmosphere

• gases released by a supernova

• dust and gas in a nebula

• planets orbiting a main sequence star.

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The electromagnetic spectrum uses different _________________ to distinguish from the different forms of radiation.

• amplitude of wave

• speed

• wavelength

• intensity

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Scientists make observations in different wavelengths because

• information provided by visible light is not a reliable source

• observations in different wavelengths provide different information about the stars.

• the equipment required for observations in other wavelengths is expensive

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Wavelengths of light emitted by a star can provide information on all of the following except

• temperature

• direction it is moving

• chemical composition

• number of planets orbiting the star.

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The light emitted by a star can tell you____

• Average size

• Distance from Earth

• Chemical composition

• shape

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