Question
Stars, other than the sun are too far away from the Earth to be studied by space probes how are scientist able to study the composure of a star that is located outside of the solar system?
A.) by evaluating cons of sound given off by the star
B.) by evaluating the different colors of radiated by the star
C.) by evaluating the air pressure in the atmosphere of the star
D.) by evaluating the mass density and volume of the star
A.) by evaluating cons of sound given off by the star
B.) by evaluating the different colors of radiated by the star
C.) by evaluating the air pressure in the atmosphere of the star
D.) by evaluating the mass density and volume of the star
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Scientists are able to study the composition of stars located outside of the solar system primarily by evaluating the different colors of light, or electromagnetic radiation, emitted by the star. This process is known as spectroscopy. When light from a star passes through a prism or a diffraction grating, it can be separated into its different wavelengths, revealing a spectrum that indicates the presence of various elements and compounds within the star.
Therefore, the correct answer is:
**B.) by evaluating the different colors of radiation given off by the star.**
Therefore, the correct answer is:
**B.) by evaluating the different colors of radiation given off by the star.**