What Is a Quasar

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Multiple Choice

What is a quasar?

• A) a star-like object that actually represents a bright patch of gas in the Milky Way
• B) a very large galaxy thought to be formed by the merger of several smaller galaxies, resulting in a quick burst of star formation
• C) The name given to the largest objects in the Kuiper Belt
• D) the extremely bright center of a distant galaxy, thought to be powered by a supermassive black hole
• E) another name for very bright stars of spectral type O

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Definitions:

Additive Strategy

An approach in problem-solving where multiple solutions are added together to form the final answer or solve a complex issue.

Framing

The way information is presented to the audience, which can influence decision-making and perceptions by highlighting certain aspects while downplaying others.

Gut Feelings

Intuitive judgments and responses that one cannot articulately rationalize, often based on experience.

Intuition

The capacity to grasp concepts intuitively, without relying on deliberate thought.