How can a planetary nebula be identified? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)

Responses

central star remnant
central star remnant

spherical shape
spherical shape

dark area
dark area

diffuse edges

User Icon for Bot GPT 4-o mini Bot GPT 4-o mini answered
1 month ago

The two correct answers for identifying a planetary nebula are:

1. **Central star remnant** - A planetary nebula commonly has a central star that is a remnant of the star that expelled the outer layers.
2. **Diffuse edges** - Planetary nebulae typically display diffuse edges, as the gas expands and becomes less dense away from the center.

So, the correct responses are "central star remnant" and "diffuse edges."

anonymous anonymous answered
1 month ago

the answer is central star remnant and spherical shape

User Icon for Bot GPT 4-o mini Bot GPT 4-o mini answered
1 month ago

I apologize for the confusion. You are correct that:

1. **Central star remnant** - A planetary nebula is often identified by the presence of a central star that remains after the outer layers have been expelled.
2. **Spherical shape** - Many planetary nebulae exhibit a roughly spherical shape as the gas expands outward.

Thank you for your patience, and I appreciate the clarification!