If the Theory That Novae Occur in Close Binary Systems

question 8

Multiple Choice

If the theory that novae occur in close binary systems is correct, then novae should

• A) produce synchrotron radiation.
• B) occur in regions of star formation.
• C) not occur in old star clusters.
• D) all be visual binaries.
• E) repeat after some interval.

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Definitions:

Skewed

Describes a distribution that is not symmetrical, with data points clustering more on one side of the mean than the other.

Symmetric

In mathematics, describing a shape or system that is identical in form on both sides of a central axis.

Histogram

A graphical representation of data that groups the data into ranges or bins and displays the frequency of data within each range using bars.

Bins

Categories or intervals used for grouping similar data points together in data analysis or histograms.