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X-ray Transients Quiz

  1. The first recorded X-ray transient was called:


  2. In order to be considered as a transient, you must never reappear.

  3. Most transients display the following characteristic:



  4. Most transients are believed to be:


  5. The key to what powers the generation of X-rays in transients is:


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