Which of These Major Perturbations Can Occur in a Close

question 231

Multiple Choice

Which of these major perturbations can occur in a close binary system and radically alter the evolution and behavior of the two individual stars?

• A) heating of the localized areas of the atmosphere of one star by its companion
• B) transfer of matter from one star to its companion
• C) gravitational disturbance of one star's motion by its companion, forcing it to move in an orbit
• D) eclipse of the light from one star by the other when viewed from Earth

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