An Eclipsing Binary System Consists of

question 59

Multiple Choice

An eclipsing binary system consists of

• A) two stars orbiting each other in which periodic spectral line shifts due to Doppler shift are measured.
• B) two stars that are clearly resolved as separate but orbiting each other and obviously gravitationally bound to each other.
• C) a star that is periodically eclipsed by the Moon.
• D) two stars whose combined light output toward Earth varies regularly as one star periodically moves in front of the other.

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Definitions:

Biological

Pertaining to the science of life or living matter in all its forms and phenomena, especially with reference to origin, growth, reproduction, structure, and behavior.

Psychological

Relating to the mind or mental processes and how they affect behavior and well-being.

Narrow Sample

A study group that is limited in scope or diversity, which may affect the generalizability of the findings.

Culturally Diverse

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