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Alpha Centauri B is a star that is about the same size as the Sun. Why does it appear much smaller and dimmer than the Sun when seen from Earth?

A It is cooler than the Sun.It is cooler than the Sun.
B It has less energy than the Sun.It has less energy than the Sun.
C It is farther away from Earth than the Sun.It is farther away from Earth than the Sun.
D It travels faster around Earth than the Sun.

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C It is farther away from Earth than the Sun.
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