Question

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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?

(1 point)
Responses

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

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

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

Star B will have a higher apparent magnitude because it is at a greater distance.
Star B will have a higher apparent magnitude because it is at a greater distance.
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Answer 1

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