What Is Microlensing

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Multiple Choice

What is microlensing?

• A) minute shift in the apparent position of a star as a massive object passes in front of it
• B) temporary brightening of a star as a massive object passes in front of it
• C) temporary disappearance of a star as a massive object passes in front of it
• D) gradual reduction in brightness of a star as a massive object passes in front of it

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