Parallax of a Nearby Star Is Used to Estimate Its

question 245

Multiple Choice

Parallax of a nearby star is used to estimate its

• A) surface temperature.
• B) distance from Earth.
• C) apparent magnitude.
• D) physical size or diameter.

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Definitions:

Trial Balance

A bookkeeping worksheet in which the balances of all ledgers are compiled into debit and credit account column totals that are equal.

General Ledger

A comprehensive record of all financial transactions that occur within a business, sorted by account.

T-account

A graphical representation of a ledger account that outlines the effects of transactions on a specific account, used in double-entry bookkeeping.

Transactions

Financial interactions or exchanges between two or more parties, often involving the transfer of goods, services, or funds.