Multiple Choice
In the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram in Figure 12-7 in the text, which of these lists is the correct sequence of stars in order of DECREASING absolute magnitude?
A) Deneb, the Sun, Sirius B, Procyon B
B) Sirius B, Deneb, Procyon B, the Sun
C) Sun, Procyon B, Deneb, Sirius B
D) Procyon B, Sirius B, the Sun, Deneb
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