Multiple Choice
What characteristic of a star cluster is used to determine its age?
A) the chemical composition of stars in the cluster
B) the luminosity of the faintest stars in the cluster
C) the color of the main-sequence turnoff in the cluster
D) the total number of stars in the cluster
E) the apparent diameter of the cluster
Correct Answer:
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