The Figure Below Shows Three Pictures of the Disk of the Milky

question 98

Multiple Choice

The figure below shows three pictures of the disk of the Milky Way, taken in three different wavelength ranges.Put the three pictures in order from shortest to longest wavelength.

• A) I, II, III
• B) II, III, I
• C) I, III, II
• D) II, I, III
• E) III, I, II

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Definitions:

Stock Dividend

A stock dividend is a payment made in the form of additional shares instead of cash, reflecting a company's desire to reward shareholders without reducing cash on hand.

Par Value

The face value of a bond or stock as stated by the issuer, which may differ from its market value.

Capital in Excess

Funds received by a company over and above the par value of its stock, also known as additional paid-in capital.

Retained Earnings

Profits that a company has kept or retained rather than paid out as dividends to shareholders, often reinvested in the business.