QUESTION 2 :   Cepheid stars are important because

a) they are extremely massive stars that later become Type II supernova.

b) they represent the end stage in the life of stars like our Sun.

c) they emit strong radio emission which can be detected to far distances.

d) they produce large amounts of heavy elements, later being released to the interstellar medium.

e) they show a periodic variation in their brightness, which is related to their luminosity.


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