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Two stars, star A and star B, have equal luminosities. Star A is closer and has a slightly higher surface temperature, while star B is farther away from Earth and has a slightly lower surface temperature.

Which star will have the higher apparent magnitude?


A.Star B will have a higher apparent magnitude because it has a lower surface temperature.


B. Star B will have a higher apparent magnitude because it is at a greater distance.


C. Star A will have a higher apparent magnitude because it has a higher surface temperature.

D. Star A will have a higher apparent magnitude because it at a lesser distance

Answers

Answered by Obama Himself
Its A, apparent magnitude goes up the farther the distance.
Answered by un
anyone have an answer?

Star A will have a higher apperent magnitude because it at a lesser distance?
Answered by TTV Zomballr
The correct option is Star A, this is because the apparent magnitude is greater at a lesser distance.
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