Eclipsing Binaries Are Less Common Than Spectroscopic Binaries Because

question 33

Multiple Choice

Eclipsing binaries are less common than spectroscopic binaries because:

• A)their orbital planes must be nearly edge on from our perspective.
• B)their orbital planes must be nearly face on from our perspective.
• C)both stars must have the same mass.
• D)both stars must have the same diameter.
• E)both stars must be spectral type O or B.

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