The Zeeman effect can be used to determine the _______ our sun and other stars.
A) rotation speed of
B) mass of
C) color of
D) magnetic field on
E) radial velocity toward or away from

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The Zeeman effect is the splitting of spectral lines when an external magnetic field is applied. By analyzing the pattern of the line splitting, astronomers can determine the strength and direction of the magnetic field on the surface of the Sun or other stars.

The Zeeman Effect Can Be Used to Determine the _______