A Star Has a Surface Temperature of 6000K (See Figure

question 44

Multiple Choice

A star has a surface temperature of 6000K (see Figure 10-4b,Comins,Discovering the Essential Universe,6th ed.) .Its spectrum registers a certain intensity in the green middle of the visible spectrum.Which statement characterizes the rest of the spectrum?

• A) The violet is brighter than the green, but the red is less intense.
• B) The violet is less intense than the green, but the red is more intense.
• C) The violet and the red are both less intense than the green.
• D) The violet and the red are both more intense than the green.

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Definitions:

Asset Account

An account on a company's balance sheet that represents a resource controlled by the company from which future economic benefits are expected.

Depreciation

Systematically spreading the expense of a tangible asset across its life expectancy.

Asset Cost

The initial expense to acquire an asset, including purchase price and any additional costs necessary to get the asset ready for its intended use.

Useful Life

The expected period of time during which an asset is useful to the owning entity and contributes to its cash flows.