How Are Astronomers Able to Determine That Quasars Are So

question 69

Multiple Choice

How are astronomers able to determine that quasars are so small

• A)They are variable over a short period of time.
• B)They emit mainly X-rays.
• C)They are only found at very large distance.
• D)The structure of a quasar is completely resolved in images.

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