In Essence,most of the Extrasolar Planets Discovered to Date Have

question 92

Multiple Choice

In essence,most of the extrasolar planets discovered to date have been found by

• A)closely examining very high-resolution photographs of other star systems.
• B)observing a star carefully enough to notice that it is experiencing a gravitational tug caused by an unseen planet.
• C)identifying spectral lines that look like what we expect to see from a planet rather than a star.
• D)observing mini-eclipses of a star as an unseen planet passes in front of it.

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Definitions:

Production Function

A mathematical model that describes the relationship between the inputs used in production and the output of goods or services produced.

Profit Maximization

The process in which a company calculates the most profitable pricing and production volume.

Production Function

An equation that describes the relationship between inputs used in production and the output generated from those inputs.

Factor Prices

The market prices of the inputs used in production, such as labor, capital, and land.