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    The Relative Brightness of a Star as Seen in Earth's
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The Relative Brightness of a Star as Seen in Earth's

Question 60

Question 60

Multiple Choice

The relative brightness of a star as seen in Earth's sky is called


A) absolute magnitude.
B) apparent magnitude.
C) surface temperature.
D) luminosity.

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