The Star P Cygni (In the Constellation Cygnus,the Swan)is Surrounded

question 266

Multiple Choice

The star P Cygni (in the constellation Cygnus,the Swan) is surrounded by an extensive low-density atmosphere.It has a bright,continuous spectrum with many narrow,dark absorption lines and a few bright emission lines.The dark absorption lines are produced by:

• A) only the part of the low-density atmosphere that is between Earth and the surface of the star.
• B) the hot, low-density atmosphere of the star emitting light in all directions.
• C) all parts of the star, the stellar surface, and the atmosphere, equally.
• D) the hot, dense, opaque gas of the star's surface.

---

Definitions:

Deviant Behavior

Actions that diverge from the social norms and expectations of a particular society or community, which can be criminal or non-criminal.

Choice

Choice involves the act of selecting or making a decision among a set of alternatives, implying the freedom to decide.

Positivist Approach

a method in sociology that emphasizes the use of empirical evidence and scientific methods to understand and explain social phenomena.

Deviant Behavior

Actions that violate societal norms or expectations, which can vary widely among different cultures and communities.