How Does the Quantity of Gravitational Force on a Binary

question 7

Multiple Choice

How does the quantity of gravitational force on a binary companion change when a 6-solar-mass star becomes a 6-solar-mass black hole?

• A) It increases.
• B) It decreases.
• C) It remains the same.
• D) It is impossible to determine.

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Definitions:

Cyclic Electron Pathway

is a photosynthetic process in light reactions where electrons are recycled allowing ATP production without the buildup of NADPH or oxygen release.

Photosystem I

A component of the photosynthesis process in plants and cyanobacteria that captures light energy for ATP and NADPH production.

Noncyclic Electron Pathway

A process in photosynthesis where electrons flow in a linear manner from water to NADP+ producing NADPH, oxygen, and ATP.

Hydrocarbon Skeleton

The backbone of organic molecules composed entirely of carbon and hydrogen atoms.