Multiple Choice
Light from two closely-spaced stars cannot produce a steady interference pattern due to
A) incoherence.
B) the inherent instability of the atmosphere.
C) their different radial distances.
D) their non-point like natures.
E) closely spaced stars not producing interference patterns.
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