Which Two Fundamental Parameters Are MOST Often Used to Place

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which two fundamental parameters are MOST often used to place a particular star on a path of stellar evolution for comparison with theoretical models?

• A) apparent magnitude and distance
• B) apparent magnitude and temperature
• C) luminosity, or total energy output, and distance
• D) luminosity, or total energy output, and temperature

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Definitions:

Straight-Line Method

A depreciation technique that allocates an equal proportion of the cost of an asset to each year of its useful life.

Amortize Discount

The process of gradually writing off the discount on bonds payable over the life of the bond, effectively recognizing some interest expense each period.

Bonds Payable

Long-term liabilities that represent the amount a corporation owes to bondholders.

Effective-Interest Method

A method of calculating the amortized cost of a bond and interest expense using a constant interest rate over the term of the bond.