Question

Define the following vocabulary terms by dragging/dropping the correct term to the definition.

The measure of the brightness, or actual energy output, of a star:

The amount of light energy give off by a star:

The size or measure of the something:

The measure of how bright a star appears from Earth:

Answer choices: Luminosity

Absolute magnitude

Apparent magnitude

Magnitude

Answers

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Here are the correct terms matched to their definitions:

1. The measure of the brightness, or actual energy output, of a star: **Luminosity**

2. The amount of light energy given off by a star: **Magnitude**

3. The size or measure of something: **Magnitude** (Note: This term can have multiple interpretations, but in the context of stars, 'magnitude' typically refers to the brightness rather than size)

4. The measure of how bright a star appears from Earth: **Apparent magnitude**

Additionally, the term for the intrinsic brightness of a star, independent of its distance from Earth is **Absolute magnitude**. However, it doesn’t fit directly into the definitions provided; it relates to the specific brightness of a star at a standard distance of 10 parsecs.

If you need a rearranged list that fits the definitions more directly, consider this:

1. Luminosity - The measure of the brightness, or actual energy output, of a star
2. Apparent magnitude - The measure of how bright a star appears from Earth
3. Absolute magnitude - Not specifically defined in your options but relates to luminosity at a standard distance
4. Magnitude - The amount of light energy given off by a star (in terms of its brightness ranking)

Please let me know if you'd like more clarification on any of these terms!

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