Which Major Perturbation Can Occur to a Close Binary System

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which major perturbation can occur to a close binary system and radically alter the evolution and behavior of the two individual stars?

• A) gravitational disturbance of one star's motion by its companion to force it to move in an orbit
• B) transfer of matter from one star to its companion
• C) heating of the localized areas of the atmosphere of one star by its companion
• D) eclipsing of the light from one star by the other when viewed from Earth

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