An Astronomer Observing Certain Regions of the Sun Through a Spectrometer

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Multiple Choice

An astronomer observing certain regions of the Sun through a spectrometer notices that the spectral lines emitted from these regions are split into two or more components. What does the astronomer conclude about these regions from his observations?

• A) The regions contain fast-moving gas.
• B) The regions are very hot.
• C) The regions contain strong gravitational fields.
• D) The regions contain strong magnetic fields.

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