The Star Wolf 1061 Has a Parallax of 2

question 74

Multiple Choice

The star Wolf 1061 has a parallax of 2.34 arcseconds, while the star Ross 652 has a parallaxof 1.70 arcseconds. What can you correctly conclude?

• A)Both stars are outside the Milky Way Galaxy.
• B)Wolf 1061 must have a larger proper motion than Ross 652.
• C)Ross 652 must have a larger proper motion than Wolf 1061.
• D)Ross 652 is closer to Earth than Wolf 1061.
• E)Wolf 1061 is closer to Earth than Ross 652.

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Definitions:

Right Of Survivorship

A feature of some types of co-ownership of property causing a co-owner’s interest in property to be transferred on his death immediately and by operation of law to his surviving co-owner(s). See also tenancy by the entirety and joint tenancy.

Tenancy In Common

A form of co-ownership of property that is freely disposable both during life and at death, and in which the co-owners have undivided interests in the property and equal rights to possess the property.

Right Of Survivorship

A legal principle in property law where, upon the death of one owner, the ownership interest of the deceased automatically transfers to the surviving owner(s) without the need for probate.

Community Property

A form of ownership between spouses in which property acquired during marriage is owned equally by both parties.