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If you find that the hydrogen alpha line in a star's spectrum occurs at a wavelength of 656.45 nm, what is the star's approximate radial velocity? Note that the rest wavelength of this line is 656.30 nm.


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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

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A technique that involves using electronic monitoring to train individuals to gain control over involuntary bodily functions.

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A phase of sleep characterized by the absence of motor activity and reduced sensory responsiveness, often associated with non-REM sleep stages.

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