Which of the Following Is Directly Measurable from the Absorption

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is directly measurable from the absorption lines of a star?

• A) the luminosity of the star
• B) the chemical composition of the star
• C) the mass of the star
• D) the distance to the star
• E) the age of the star

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