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Procym A and Procym B are two stars that are both eleven light years away from Earth. However, Procym A appears more than twice as bright as Procym B when viewed from Earth. Why is Procym A brighter?
A.
Procym A is a dwarf and Procym B is a giant.
B.
Procym A is closer than Procym B.
C.
Procym A is smaller than Procym B.
D.
Procym A emits more energy than Procym B.
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D.
Because both stars are the same distance from Earth, their apparent brightnesses reflect their intrinsic luminosities. Procym A must emit more energy (have a higher luminosity) than Procym B, so it appears more than twice as bright.
Because both stars are the same distance from Earth, their apparent brightnesses reflect their intrinsic luminosities. Procym A must emit more energy (have a higher luminosity) than Procym B, so it appears more than twice as bright.
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