This Figure Shows How the Luminosity of Supernovae Change Over

question 8

Multiple Choice

This figure shows how the luminosity of supernovae change over time. How long does it take a white dwarf supernova to decrease in luminosity by a factor of 100 from its peak?

• A)about 200 days
• B)about 100 days
• C)about 300 days
• D)about 25 days

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Definitions:

Recency Effect

The tendency to remember the most recently presented information best, which can affect how memories are retrieved.

Chunking Effect

A memory strategy that involves grouping information into manageable units or "chunks" to enhance the ability to remember it.

Relearning

The process of learning material or skills previously studied then forgotten, often occurring more quickly than the initial learning.

Recall

The act of retrieving information or memories from one's past without specific cues, often tested as a measure of memory.