An Astronomer Would Find a Type Ia Supernova in a Distant

question 50

Multiple Choice

An astronomer would find a type Ia supernova in a distant galaxy useful as a(n) ____.

• A) spiral tracer
• B) gravitational lens
• C) age calibration
• D) rotation curve
• E) standard candle

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