The Local Group Is the Environment Around

question 69

Multiple Choice

The Local Group is the environment around:

• A) the Earth-Moon system
• B) the Sun that contains about a dozen stars
• C) the Sun that contains over a million stars
• D) the Milky Way that contains a few dozen galaxies
• E) the Milky Way that contains a few thousand galaxies

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Definitions:

Current Yield

The annual income (interest or dividends) divided by the current price of the security, often used to compare the return on investment of different securities.

Par Value

The nominal or face value of a bond, share of stock, or other financial instrument.

Maturity

The final payment date of a loan or other financial instrument, at which point the principal (and all remaining interest) is due to be paid.

Annual Coupon

The total interest to be paid on a bond each year, divided between regular payment periods.