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black hole A mass that has collapsed to such a small volume that its gravity prevents the escape of all radiation. Also, the volume of space from which r....
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11 astronomy ch
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thesuhys13
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barred spiral galaxy A spiral galaxy with an elongated nucleus resembling a bar from which the arms originate. (p. 284) <br />cluster method The method ....
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13 astronomy ch
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thesuhys13
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accretion The sticking together of solid particles to produce a larger particle. (p. 370) <br />albedo The ratio of the light reflected from an object d....
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16 astronomy ch
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thesuhys13
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calibration The establishment of the relationship between a parameter that is easily determined and a parameter that is more difficult to determine. For ....
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12 astronomy ch
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thesuhys13
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active galactic nuclei (AGN) The centers of active galaxies that are emitting large amounts of excess energy. See also active galaxy. (p. 306) <br />acti....
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14 astronomy ch
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thesuhys13
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Chapter 1 <http://www.wadsworth.com/cgi-wadsworth/> <br />astronomical unit (AU) Average distance from Earth to the sun; 1.5 x 108 km, or 93 x....
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All astronomy chapters
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thesuhys13
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accretion disk The whirling disk of gas that forms around a compact object such as a white dwarf, neutron star, or black hole as matter is drawn in. (p. ....
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10 astronomy ch
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thesuhys13
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belt-zone circulation The atmospheric circulation typical of Jovian planets. Dark belts and bright zones encircle the planet parallel to its equator. (p.....
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18 astronomy ch
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thesuhys13
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1. Demonstrates an understanding of properties of universal forces - gravitational, electrical, magnetic.
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116 4-8 science texes
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amkdiva11
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Demonstrates an understanding of properties of universal forces (e.g., gravitational, electrical, magnetic)..
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chaptravelman9
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The entire core HSC Physics (space, motors and generators, ideas to implementation), with Astrophysics as elective (2011).
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Astrophysics hsc physics
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bolvania11
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- October 2011
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