The Position of an Absorption or Emission Line Is Useful

question 51

Multiple Choice

The position of an absorption or emission line is useful in determining the ____.

• A) temperature of an object
• B) distance to an object
• C) chemical composition of an object
• D) motion of an object across the observer's line of sight
• E) motion of an object toward or away from the observer

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Definitions:

Yields

The yield from an investment, like dividends or interest earned, shown as a percentage of the investment's original cost or its current market value.

Liquidity

The simplicity of transforming an asset or security into cash without impacting its market value.

Statement of Financial Position

The Statement of Financial Position, also known as a balance sheet, is a financial statement that summarizes a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity at a specific point in time.