What Is the ONLY Way to Measure the Mass of a Star

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Multiple Choice

What is the ONLY way to measure the mass of a star accurately?

• A) Measure its distance using trigonometric parallax and its brightness using photometry.
• B) It is not possible to measure the mass of a star.
• C) Measure its spectral type and luminosity class, then use the H-R diagram.
• D) Measure its gravitational effect on another object.

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Market Value

The estimated amount for which an asset or liability should exchange on the date of valuation between a willing buyer and a willing seller in an arm's length transaction, after proper marketing and where the parties had each acted knowledgeably, prudently, and without compulsion.

Required Rates Of Return

Required rates of return are the minimum returns investors expect to receive from an investment to compensate for its perceived risk.

Bondholders

Investors or entities that hold debt securities issued by corporations or governments, entitling them to receive a specified amount of interest and principal repayment.

Stockholders

Individuals or entities that own shares in a corporation, giving them partial ownership and possibly the right to vote on company matters.