Why Can Type I Supernovae Be Used to Determine a Galaxy's

question 25

Multiple Choice

Why can Type I supernovae be used to determine a galaxy's distance?

• A) Type I supernovae occur only in very luminous galaxies.
• B) Type I supernovae have approximately the same luminosity.
• C) Type I supernovae have approximately the same size.
• D) A Type I supernova occurs in a typical galaxy about once every 100 years.
• E) Type I supernovae occur even in very small galaxies.

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Definitions:

Midpoint Method

A technique used to calculate the elasticity of demand or supply, offering a more accurate measure by averaging the beginning and end prices and quantities.

Price Elasticity

A measure of how much the quantity demanded of a good responds to a change in its price, indicating the sensitivity of demand to price changes.

Most Elastic

Refers to the responsiveness of demand or supply to changes in price or income, with "most elastic" indicating the greatest sensitivity.

Quantity Demanded

The sum total of a service or good that individuals are interested in buying and can afford at an established price.