A Large Body in Space That Consistently Makes Its Own

question 13

Multiple Choice

A large body in space that consistently makes its own light (instead of merely reflecting another body's light) is called

• A) a star
• B) a planet
• C) a moon
• D) a light year
• E) a satellite

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Definitions:

Criminal Charges

Formal accusations made by a governmental authority asserting that somebody has committed a crime.

Civil Lawsuits

Legal disputes between individuals or entities over rights, obligations, or damages that do not involve criminal charges.

Res Ipsa Loquitur

Res ipsa loquitur is a legal doctrine that allows a presumption of negligence to be established based on the mere occurrence of certain types of accidents, without the need for direct evidence of a defendant's behavior.

Negligence Per Se

A legal doctrine where an act is considered negligent because it violates a statute or regulation, thereby causing harm to a person that the statute was designed to protect.