The Greater the Mass of the Foreground Cluster of Galaxies

question 85

Short Answer

The greater the mass of the foreground cluster of galaxies, the _ the warping of the images of the distant galaxies behind it.

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Definitions:

Periodic Inventory System

A periodic inventory system is a method of inventory valuation in which inventory is physically counted at the end of a specific period to determine the cost of goods sold and ending inventory.

Average Cost Method

An inventory costing method wherein the cost of goods sold and remaining inventory is valued at the average cost of all inventory items purchased during a period.

Ending Inventory

The value of goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period, calculated either by a physical count or accounting estimation methods.

Perpetual Inventory System

An accounting system that continuously updates inventory records for each purchase and sale.