Multiple Choice
For MOST stars, the
A) absolute magnitude is a larger number than the apparent magnitude.
B) apparent magnitude is a larger number than the absolute magnitude.
C) absolute magnitude and the apparent magnitude are numerically equal.
D) chances are about even of the apparent magnitude being larger or the absolute magnitude being larger.
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