Which Important Stellar Parameter Can Be Derived from the Study

question 205

Multiple Choice

Which important stellar parameter can be derived from the study of binary stars mutually bound to each other by gravitational forces?

• A) stellar masses
• B) distances of the stars from Earth
• C) ages of the stars
• D) surface temperatures of the stars

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Definitions:

Groups

In statistics, groups refer to sets of subjects or data points that are classified together based on certain characteristics.

Null Hypothesis

A proposal in statistics that suggests no observable effect or no association between variables, serving as a premise to be tested against experimental evidence.

Groups

Collections of individuals or items that are studied in research to observe, measure, and analyze certain behaviors or outcomes.

Critical Value

The threshold value that the test statistic must exceed in order to reject the null hypothesis in a statistical test.