Variations in the Luminosity of Quasars Over the Span of a Few

question 62

Multiple Choice

Variations in the luminosity of quasars over the span of a few hours are an indication

• A) of the rapid rotation of the sources.
• B) that these objects are actually binary systems in which one sees mutual eclipses.
• C) of the relatively small size of the emitting regions.
• D) of obscuring gas and dust clouds moving in front of them from Earth's point of view.

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