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1. The 15th magnitude quasar 3C 279 becomes two magnitudes brighter in the optical over a...

1. The 15th magnitude quasar 3C 279 becomes two magnitudes brighter in the optical over a 24 hour period.

a)What is the doubling time for flux for this object?

b)What is the maximum radius implied for the black hole itself?

c)What is the maximum mass implied for the black hole?

d)What is the Eddington luminosity for this object?

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