What Is the BEST Way to Estimate the Age of a Star

question 134

Multiple Choice

What is the BEST way to estimate the age of a star cluster?

• A) Plot the stars on a Hertzsprung-Russell diagram and see which stars are still on the main sequence.
• B) Measure the motions of the stars in the cluster and compare the measurements with theoretical models.
• C) Measure the heavy element abundance for the stars in the cluster.
• D) Count the number of T Tauri stars in the cluster.

Recognize the importance of the adjusted trial balance in preparing financial statements.

Identify the revenue recognition principle and its impact on financial reporting.

Understand the purpose and types of interim financial statements.

Learn the role of contra accounts and adjusting entries related to depreciation, prepaid expenses, and unearned revenues.

---

Definitions:

Factor Analysis

A statistical method used to describe variability among observed, correlated variables in terms of potentially lower unobserved variables, called factors.

Practical Intelligence

Intelligence that involves the ability to solve everyday problems through learned, rather than innate, capabilities.

Analytical Intelligence

A facet of intelligence that involves the ability to analyze, evaluate, judge, compare, and contrast.

Creative Ideas

Novel and useful concepts or solutions generated by thinking outside the traditional frameworks.